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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,503.16, 8,256.90 and 2,423

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,503.16, 8,256.90 and 2,423 is: 3,635.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,503.16 : 8,256.90 = 2,423 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,503.16/8,256.90 = 2,423/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,503.16x = 8,256.90 × 2,423
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,503.16x = 20,006,468.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,006,468.70/5,503.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,635.45

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