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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,623.67, 8,435.59 and 2,701.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,623.67, 8,435.59 and 2,701.31 is: 4,052.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,623.67 : 8,435.59 = 2,701.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,623.67/8,435.59 = 2,701.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,623.67x = 8,435.59 × 2,701.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,623.67x = 22,787,094.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,787,094.69/5,623.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,052.00

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