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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,607.73, 8,410.63 and 2,529.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,607.73, 8,410.63 and 2,529.01 is: 3,793.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,607.73 : 8,410.63 = 2,529.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,607.73/8,410.63 = 2,529.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,607.73x = 8,410.63 × 2,529.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,607.73x = 21,270,567.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,270,567.38/5,607.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,793.08

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