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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,693.69, 8,538.48 and 2,407.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,693.69, 8,538.48 and 2,407.04 is: 3,609.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,693.69 : 8,538.48 = 2,407.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,693.69/8,538.48 = 2,407.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,693.69x = 8,538.48 × 2,407.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,693.69x = 20,552,408.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,552,408.17/5,693.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,609.68

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