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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,691.66, 8,540.13 and 2,405.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,691.66, 8,540.13 and 2,405.52 is: 3,609.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,691.66 : 8,540.13 = 2,405.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,691.66/8,540.13 = 2,405.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,691.66x = 8,540.13 × 2,405.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,691.66x = 20,543,453.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,543,453.52/5,691.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,609.40

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