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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,630.69, 8,445.47 and 2,507.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,630.69, 8,445.47 and 2,507.82 is: 3,761.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,630.69 : 8,445.47 = 2,507.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,630.69/8,445.47 = 2,507.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,630.69x = 8,445.47 × 2,507.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,630.69x = 21,179,706.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,179,706.04/5,630.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,761.48

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