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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,639.64, 8,461.19 and 2,522.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,639.64, 8,461.19 and 2,522.27 is: 3,784.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,639.64 : 8,461.19 = 2,522.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,639.64/8,461.19 = 2,522.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,639.64x = 8,461.19 × 2,522.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,639.64x = 21,341,398.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,341,398.60/5,639.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,784.18

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