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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,009.63, 5,529.71 and 2,517.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,009.63, 5,529.71 and 2,517.69 is: 3,472.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,009.63 : 5,529.71 = 2,517.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,009.63/5,529.71 = 2,517.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,009.63x = 5,529.71 × 2,517.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,009.63x = 13,922,095.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,922,095.57/4,009.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,472.16

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