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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,680.13, 8,514.52 and 2,395.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,680.13, 8,514.52 and 2,395.04 is: 3,590.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,680.13 : 8,514.52 = 2,395.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,680.13/8,514.52 = 2,395.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,680.13x = 8,514.52 × 2,395.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,680.13x = 20,392,567.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,392,567.42/5,680.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,590.16

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