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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,698.21, 8,546.23 and 2,413.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,698.21, 8,546.23 and 2,413.61 is: 3,619.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,698.21 : 8,546.23 = 2,413.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,698.21/8,546.23 = 2,413.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,698.21x = 8,546.23 × 2,413.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,698.21x = 20,627,266.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,627,266.19/5,698.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,619.96

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