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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,632.52, 8,441.58 and 2,670.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,632.52, 8,441.58 and 2,670.96 is: 4,003.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,632.52 : 8,441.58 = 2,670.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,632.52/8,441.58 = 2,670.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,632.52x = 8,441.58 × 2,670.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,632.52x = 22,547,122.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,547,122.52/5,632.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,003.03

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