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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,612.25, 8,416.55 and 2,650.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,612.25, 8,416.55 and 2,650.23 is: 3,974.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,612.25 : 8,416.55 = 2,650.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,612.25/8,416.55 = 2,650.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,612.25x = 8,416.55 × 2,650.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,612.25x = 22,305,780.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,305,780.06/5,612.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,974.48

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