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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,683.83, 8,522.09 and 2,396.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,683.83, 8,522.09 and 2,396.04 is: 3,592.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,683.83 : 8,522.09 = 2,396.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,683.83/8,522.09 = 2,396.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,683.83x = 8,522.09 × 2,396.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,683.83x = 20,419,268.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,419,268.52/5,683.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,592.52

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