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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,632.56, 8,441.28 and 2,669.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,632.56, 8,441.28 and 2,669.04 is: 3,999.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,632.56 : 8,441.28 = 2,669.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,632.56/8,441.28 = 2,669.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,632.56x = 8,441.28 × 2,669.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,632.56x = 22,530,113.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,530,113.97/5,632.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,999.98

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