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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,695.21, 8,537.91 and 2,410.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,695.21, 8,537.91 and 2,410.66 is: 3,613.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,695.21 : 8,537.91 = 2,410.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,695.21/8,537.91 = 2,410.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,695.21x = 8,537.91 × 2,410.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,695.21x = 20,581,998.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,581,998.12/5,695.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,613.91

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