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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,623.35, 8,436.83 and 2,701.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,623.35, 8,436.83 and 2,701.86 is: 4,053.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,623.35 : 8,436.83 = 2,701.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,623.35/8,436.83 = 2,701.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,623.35x = 8,436.83 × 2,701.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,623.35x = 22,795,133.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,795,133.50/5,623.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,053.66

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