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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,759.60, 8,633.91 and 2,638.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,759.60, 8,633.91 and 2,638.26 is: 3,954.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,759.60 : 8,633.91 = 2,638.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,759.60/8,633.91 = 2,638.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,759.60x = 8,633.91 × 2,638.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,759.60x = 22,778,499.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,778,499.40/5,759.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,954.88

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