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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,686.21, 8,526.73 and 2,397.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,686.21, 8,526.73 and 2,397.51 is: 3,595.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,686.21 : 8,526.73 = 2,397.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,686.21/8,526.73 = 2,397.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,686.21x = 8,526.73 × 2,397.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,686.21x = 20,442,920.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,442,920.44/5,686.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,595.18

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