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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,726.66, 8,593.24 and 2,439.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,726.66, 8,593.24 and 2,439.41 is: 3,660.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,726.66 : 8,593.24 = 2,439.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,726.66/8,593.24 = 2,439.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,726.66x = 8,593.24 × 2,439.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,726.66x = 20,962,435.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,962,435.59/5,726.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,660.50

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