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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,683.76, 8,526.80 and 2,396.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,683.76, 8,526.80 and 2,396.85 is: 3,595.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,683.76 : 8,526.80 = 2,396.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,683.76/8,526.80 = 2,396.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,683.76x = 8,526.80 × 2,396.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,683.76x = 20,437,448.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,437,448.60/5,683.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,595.77

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