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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,636.96, 8,451.84 and 2,709.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,636.96, 8,451.84 and 2,709.44 is: 4,062.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,636.96 : 8,451.84 = 2,709.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,636.96/8,451.84 = 2,709.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,636.96x = 8,451.84 × 2,709.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,636.96x = 22,899,753.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,899,753.37/5,636.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,062.43

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