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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,630.37, 8,432.87 and 2,710.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,630.37, 8,432.87 and 2,710.86 is: 4,060.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,630.37 : 8,432.87 = 2,710.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,630.37/8,432.87 = 2,710.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,630.37x = 8,432.87 × 2,710.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,630.37x = 22,860,316.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,860,316.41/5,630.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,060.18

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