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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,630.62, 8,433.24 and 2,711.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,630.62, 8,433.24 and 2,711.11 is: 4,060.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,630.62 : 8,433.24 = 2,711.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,630.62/8,433.24 = 2,711.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,630.62x = 8,433.24 × 2,711.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,630.62x = 22,863,441.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,863,441.30/5,630.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,060.55

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