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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,697.26, 8,546.80 and 2,411.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,697.26, 8,546.80 and 2,411.29 is: 3,617.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,697.26 : 8,546.80 = 2,411.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,697.26/8,546.80 = 2,411.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,697.26x = 8,546.80 × 2,411.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,697.26x = 20,608,813.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,608,813.37/5,697.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,617.32

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