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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,683.39, 8,526.22 and 2,396.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,683.39, 8,526.22 and 2,396.48 is: 3,595.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,683.39 : 8,526.22 = 2,396.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,683.39/8,526.22 = 2,396.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,683.39x = 8,526.22 × 2,396.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,683.39x = 20,432,867.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,432,867.08/5,683.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,595.19

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