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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,695.58, 8,544.27 and 2,408.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,695.58, 8,544.27 and 2,408.69 is: 3,613.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,695.58 : 8,544.27 = 2,408.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,695.58/8,544.27 = 2,408.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,695.58x = 8,544.27 × 2,408.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,695.58x = 20,580,497.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,580,497.71/5,695.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,613.42

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