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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,692.41, 8,540.27 and 2,360.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,692.41, 8,540.27 and 2,360.04 is: 3,540.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,692.41 : 8,540.27 = 2,360.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,692.41/8,540.27 = 2,360.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,692.41x = 8,540.27 × 2,360.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,692.41x = 20,155,367.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,155,367.01/5,692.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,540.74

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