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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,606.23, 8,408.38 and 2,527.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,606.23, 8,408.38 and 2,527.51 is: 3,790.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,606.23 : 8,408.38 = 2,527.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,606.23/8,408.38 = 2,527.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,606.23x = 8,408.38 × 2,527.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,606.23x = 21,252,264.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,252,264.53/5,606.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,790.83

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