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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,676.03, 8,514.05 and 2,389.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,676.03, 8,514.05 and 2,389.59 is: 3,584.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,676.03 : 8,514.05 = 2,389.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,676.03/8,514.05 = 2,389.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,676.03x = 8,514.05 × 2,389.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,676.03x = 20,345,076.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,345,076.79/5,676.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,584.39

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