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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,633.72, 8,445.50 and 2,670.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,633.72, 8,445.50 and 2,670.33 is: 4,003.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,633.72 : 8,445.50 = 2,670.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,633.72/8,445.50 = 2,670.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,633.72x = 8,445.50 × 2,670.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,633.72x = 22,552,300.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,552,300.35/5,633.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,003.09

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