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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,621.69, 8,437.70 and 2,850.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,621.69, 8,437.70 and 2,850.30 is: 4,278.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,621.69 : 8,437.70 = 2,850.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,621.69/8,437.70 = 2,850.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,621.69x = 8,437.70 × 2,850.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,621.69x = 24,049,983.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,049,983.44/5,621.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,278.07

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