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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,635.53, 8,446.08 and 2,673.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,635.53, 8,446.08 and 2,673.96 is: 4,007.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,635.53 : 8,446.08 = 2,673.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,635.53/8,446.08 = 2,673.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,635.53x = 8,446.08 × 2,673.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,635.53x = 22,584,480.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,584,480.08/5,635.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,007.52

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