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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,631.34, 8,450.52 and 2,709.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,631.34, 8,450.52 and 2,709.94 is: 4,066.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,631.34 : 8,450.52 = 2,709.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,631.34/8,450.52 = 2,709.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,631.34x = 8,450.52 × 2,709.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,631.34x = 22,900,402.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,900,402.17/5,631.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,066.60

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