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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,682.51, 8,524.92 and 2,395.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,682.51, 8,524.92 and 2,395.60 is: 3,593.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,682.51 : 8,524.92 = 2,395.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,682.51/8,524.92 = 2,395.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,682.51x = 8,524.92 × 2,395.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,682.51x = 20,422,298.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,422,298.35/5,682.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,593.89

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