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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,624.55, 8,439.43 and 2,461.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,624.55, 8,439.43 and 2,461.57 is: 3,693.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,624.55 : 8,439.43 = 2,461.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,624.55/8,439.43 = 2,461.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,624.55x = 8,439.43 × 2,461.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,624.55x = 20,774,261.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,774,261.33/5,624.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,693.50

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