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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,691.38, 8,535.01 and 2,404.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,691.38, 8,535.01 and 2,404.73 is: 3,606.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,691.38 : 8,535.01 = 2,404.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,691.38/8,535.01 = 2,404.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,691.38x = 8,535.01 × 2,404.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,691.38x = 20,524,371.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,524,371.61/5,691.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,606.22

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