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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,676.49, 8,513.34 and 2,389.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,676.49, 8,513.34 and 2,389.69 is: 3,583.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,676.49 : 8,513.34 = 2,389.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,676.49/8,513.34 = 2,389.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,676.49x = 8,513.34 × 2,389.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,676.49x = 20,344,243.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,344,243.46/5,676.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,583.95

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