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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,630.61, 8,447.72 and 2,707.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,630.61, 8,447.72 and 2,707.32 is: 4,061.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,630.61 : 8,447.72 = 2,707.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,630.61/8,447.72 = 2,707.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,630.61x = 8,447.72 × 2,707.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,630.61x = 22,870,667.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,870,667.77/5,630.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,061.85

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