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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,607.48, 8,404.74 and 2,523

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,607.48, 8,404.74 and 2,523 is: 3,781.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,607.48 : 8,404.74 = 2,523 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,607.48/8,404.74 = 2,523/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,607.48x = 8,404.74 × 2,523
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,607.48x = 21,205,159.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,205,159.02/5,607.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,781.58

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