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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,726.91, 8,593.61 and 2,439.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,726.91, 8,593.61 and 2,439.66 is: 3,660.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,726.91 : 8,593.61 = 2,439.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,726.91/8,593.61 = 2,439.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,726.91x = 8,593.61 × 2,439.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,726.91x = 20,965,474.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,965,474.37/5,726.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,660.87

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