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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,632.43, 8,449.93 and 2,713.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,632.43, 8,449.93 and 2,713.19 is: 4,070.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,632.43 : 8,449.93 = 2,713.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,632.43/8,449.93 = 2,713.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,632.43x = 8,449.93 × 2,713.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,632.43x = 22,926,216.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,926,216.54/5,632.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,070.40

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