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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,635.30, 8,454.24 and 2,716.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,635.30, 8,454.24 and 2,716.06 is: 4,074.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,635.30 : 8,454.24 = 2,716.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,635.30/8,454.24 = 2,716.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,635.30x = 8,454.24 × 2,716.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,635.30x = 22,962,223.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,962,223.09/5,635.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,074.71

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