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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,635.82, 8,457.88 and 2,674.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,635.82, 8,457.88 and 2,674.27 is: 4,013.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,635.82 : 8,457.88 = 2,674.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,635.82/8,457.88 = 2,674.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,635.82x = 8,457.88 × 2,674.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,635.82x = 22,618,654.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,618,654.75/5,635.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,013.37

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