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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,630.58, 8,446.68 and 2,706.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,630.58, 8,446.68 and 2,706.48 is: 4,060.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,630.58 : 8,446.68 = 2,706.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,630.58/8,446.68 = 2,706.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,630.58x = 8,446.68 × 2,706.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,630.58x = 22,860,770.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,860,770.49/5,630.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,060.11

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