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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,622.60, 8,435.69 and 2,701.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,622.60, 8,435.69 and 2,701.11 is: 4,052.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,622.60 : 8,435.69 = 2,701.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,622.60/8,435.69 = 2,701.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,622.60x = 8,435.69 × 2,701.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,622.60x = 22,785,691.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,785,691.19/5,622.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,052.52

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