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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,639.10, 8,463.45 and 2,523.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,639.10, 8,463.45 and 2,523.90 is: 3,788.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,639.10 : 8,463.45 = 2,523.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,639.10/8,463.45 = 2,523.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,639.10x = 8,463.45 × 2,523.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,639.10x = 21,360,901.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,360,901.46/5,639.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,788.00

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