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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,609.83, 8,416.30 and 2,447.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,609.83, 8,416.30 and 2,447.54 is: 3,671.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,609.83 : 8,416.30 = 2,447.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,609.83/8,416.30 = 2,447.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,609.83x = 8,416.30 × 2,447.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,609.83x = 20,599,242.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,599,242.52/5,609.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,671.99

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