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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,693.42, 8,540.73 and 2,406.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,693.42, 8,540.73 and 2,406.84 is: 3,610.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,693.42 : 8,540.73 = 2,406.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,693.42/8,540.73 = 2,406.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,693.42x = 8,540.73 × 2,406.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,693.42x = 20,556,170.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,556,170.59/5,693.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,610.52

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