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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,635.56, 8,452.94 and 2,515.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,635.56, 8,452.94 and 2,515.85 is: 3,773.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,635.56 : 8,452.94 = 2,515.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,635.56/8,452.94 = 2,515.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,635.56x = 8,452.94 × 2,515.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,635.56x = 21,266,274.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,266,274.26/5,635.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,773.59

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