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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,637.74, 8,449.42 and 2,676.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,637.74, 8,449.42 and 2,676.18 is: 4,010.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,637.74 : 8,449.42 = 2,676.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,637.74/8,449.42 = 2,676.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,637.74x = 8,449.42 × 2,676.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,637.74x = 22,612,168.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,612,168.82/5,637.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,010.86

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