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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,637.34, 8,459.52 and 2,715.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,637.34, 8,459.52 and 2,715.94 is: 4,075.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,637.34 : 8,459.52 = 2,715.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,637.34/8,459.52 = 2,715.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,637.34x = 8,459.52 × 2,715.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,637.34x = 22,975,548.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,975,548.75/5,637.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,075.60

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