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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,729.11, 8,593.89 and 2,439.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,729.11, 8,593.89 and 2,439.96 is: 3,660.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,729.11 : 8,593.89 = 2,439.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,729.11/8,593.89 = 2,439.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,729.11x = 8,593.89 × 2,439.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,729.11x = 20,968,747.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,968,747.84/5,729.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,660.04

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