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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,615.08, 8,422.70 and 2,692.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,615.08, 8,422.70 and 2,692.70 is: 4,039.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,615.08 : 8,422.70 = 2,692.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,615.08/8,422.70 = 2,692.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,615.08x = 8,422.70 × 2,692.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,615.08x = 22,679,804.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,679,804.29/5,615.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,039.09

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