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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,698.61, 8,548.85 and 2,411.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,698.61, 8,548.85 and 2,411.73 is: 3,618.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,698.61 : 8,548.85 = 2,411.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,698.61/8,548.85 = 2,411.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,698.61x = 8,548.85 × 2,411.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,698.61x = 20,617,556.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,617,556.10/5,698.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,618.00

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