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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,636.74, 8,447.92 and 2,675.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,636.74, 8,447.92 and 2,675.18 is: 4,009.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,636.74 : 8,447.92 = 2,675.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,636.74/8,447.92 = 2,675.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,636.74x = 8,447.92 × 2,675.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,636.74x = 22,599,657.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,599,657.70/5,636.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,009.35

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