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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,637.41, 8,449.61 and 3,034.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,637.41, 8,449.61 and 3,034.88 is: 4,548.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,637.41 : 8,449.61 = 3,034.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,637.41/8,449.61 = 3,034.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,637.41x = 8,449.61 × 3,034.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,637.41x = 25,643,494.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,643,494.97/5,637.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,548.81

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