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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,632.90, 8,451.70 and 2,510.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,632.90, 8,451.70 and 2,510.76 is: 3,767.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,632.90 : 8,451.70 = 2,510.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,632.90/8,451.70 = 2,510.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,632.90x = 8,451.70 × 2,510.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,632.90x = 21,220,190.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,220,190.29/5,632.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,767.19

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