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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,560.70, 8,335.23 and 2,635.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,560.70, 8,335.23 and 2,635.52 is: 3,950.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,560.70 : 8,335.23 = 2,635.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,560.70/8,335.23 = 2,635.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,560.70x = 8,335.23 × 2,635.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,560.70x = 21,967,665.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,967,665.37/5,560.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,950.52

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