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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,811.36, 8,716.88 and 2,348.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,811.36, 8,716.88 and 2,348.48 is: 3,522.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,811.36 : 8,716.88 = 2,348.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,811.36/8,716.88 = 2,348.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,811.36x = 8,716.88 × 2,348.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,811.36x = 20,471,418.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,471,418.34/5,811.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,522.66

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