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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,606.83, 8,410.52 and 2,483.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,606.83, 8,410.52 and 2,483.47 is: 3,725.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,606.83 : 8,410.52 = 2,483.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,606.83/8,410.52 = 2,483.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,606.83x = 8,410.52 × 2,483.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,606.83x = 20,887,274.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,887,274.10/5,606.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,725.33

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