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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,613.52, 8,421.12 and 2,691.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,613.52, 8,421.12 and 2,691.28 is: 4,037.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,613.52 : 8,421.12 = 2,691.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,613.52/8,421.12 = 2,691.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,613.52x = 8,421.12 × 2,691.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,613.52x = 22,663,591.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,663,591.83/5,613.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,037.32

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