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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,635.72, 8,446.20 and 2,516.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,635.72, 8,446.20 and 2,516.68 is: 3,771.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,635.72 : 8,446.20 = 2,516.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,635.72/8,446.20 = 2,516.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,635.72x = 8,446.20 × 2,516.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,635.72x = 21,256,382.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,256,382.62/5,635.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,771.72

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