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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,759.24, 8,639.08 and 2,470.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,759.24, 8,639.08 and 2,470.08 is: 3,705.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,759.24 : 8,639.08 = 2,470.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,759.24/8,639.08 = 2,470.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,759.24x = 8,639.08 × 2,470.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,759.24x = 21,339,218.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,339,218.73/5,759.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,705.21

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