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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,632.65, 8,443.30 and 2,709.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,632.65, 8,443.30 and 2,709.36 is: 4,061.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,632.65 : 8,443.30 = 2,709.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,632.65/8,443.30 = 2,709.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,632.65x = 8,443.30 × 2,709.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,632.65x = 22,875,939.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,875,939.29/5,632.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,061.31

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