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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,727.71, 8,592.85 and 2,608.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,727.71, 8,592.85 and 2,608.61 is: 3,913.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,727.71 : 8,592.85 = 2,608.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,727.71/8,592.85 = 2,608.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,727.71x = 8,592.85 × 2,608.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,727.71x = 22,415,354.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,415,354.74/5,727.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,913.49

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