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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,635.07, 8,452.60 and 2,557.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,635.07, 8,452.60 and 2,557.07 is: 3,835.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,635.07 : 8,452.60 = 2,557.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,635.07/8,452.60 = 2,557.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,635.07x = 8,452.60 × 2,557.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,635.07x = 21,613,847.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,613,847.62/5,635.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,835.60

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