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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,607.54, 8,413.59 and 2,835

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,607.54, 8,413.59 and 2,835 is: 4,253.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,607.54 : 8,413.59 = 2,835 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,607.54/8,413.59 = 2,835/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,607.54x = 8,413.59 × 2,835
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,607.54x = 23,852,527.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,852,527.65/5,607.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,253.65

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