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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,623.79, 8,436.56 and 2,504.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,623.79, 8,436.56 and 2,504.88 is: 3,757.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,623.79 : 8,436.56 = 2,504.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,623.79/8,436.56 = 2,504.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,623.79x = 8,436.56 × 2,504.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,623.79x = 21,132,557.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,132,557.89/5,623.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,757.71

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