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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,633.49, 8,437.94 and 2,855.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,633.49, 8,437.94 and 2,855.40 is: 4,276.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,633.49 : 8,437.94 = 2,855.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,633.49/8,437.94 = 2,855.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,633.49x = 8,437.94 × 2,855.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,633.49x = 24,093,679.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,093,679.60/5,633.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,276.87

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