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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,771.10, 8,659.98 and 2,439.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,771.10, 8,659.98 and 2,439.09 is: 3,660.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,771.10 : 8,659.98 = 2,439.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,771.10/8,659.98 = 2,439.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,771.10x = 8,659.98 × 2,439.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,771.10x = 21,122,470.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,122,470.62/5,771.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,660.04

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