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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,732.93, 8,599.23 and 2,402.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,732.93, 8,599.23 and 2,402.96 is: 3,604.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,732.93 : 8,599.23 = 2,402.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,732.93/8,599.23 = 2,402.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,732.93x = 8,599.23 × 2,402.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,732.93x = 20,663,562.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,663,562.72/5,732.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,604.36

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