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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,615.22, 8,424.63 and 2,693.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,615.22, 8,424.63 and 2,693.73 is: 4,041.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,615.22 : 8,424.63 = 2,693.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,615.22/8,424.63 = 2,693.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,615.22x = 8,424.63 × 2,693.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,615.22x = 22,693,678.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,693,678.57/5,615.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,041.46

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