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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,603.64, 8,410.65 and 2,832.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,603.64, 8,410.65 and 2,832.27 is: 4,251.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,603.64 : 8,410.65 = 2,832.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,603.64/8,410.65 = 2,832.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,603.64x = 8,410.65 × 2,832.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,603.64x = 23,821,231.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,821,231.68/5,603.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,251.03

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