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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,608.91, 8,414.73 and 2,835.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,608.91, 8,414.73 and 2,835.52 is: 4,253.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,608.91 : 8,414.73 = 2,835.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,608.91/8,414.73 = 2,835.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,608.91x = 8,414.73 × 2,835.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,608.91x = 23,860,114.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,860,114.17/5,608.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,253.97

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