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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,630.31, 8,445.06 and 2,510.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,630.31, 8,445.06 and 2,510.60 is: 3,765.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,630.31 : 8,445.06 = 2,510.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,630.31/8,445.06 = 2,510.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,630.31x = 8,445.06 × 2,510.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,630.31x = 21,202,125.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,202,125.41/5,630.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,765.71

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