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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,693.11, 8,540.57 and 2,406.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,693.11, 8,540.57 and 2,406.23 is: 3,609.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,693.11 : 8,540.57 = 2,406.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,693.11/8,540.57 = 2,406.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,693.11x = 8,540.57 × 2,406.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,693.11x = 20,550,603.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,550,603.12/5,693.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,609.73

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