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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,641.63, 8,462.44 and 1,537.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,641.63, 8,462.44 and 1,537.63 is: 2,306.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,641.63 : 8,462.44 = 1,537.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,641.63/8,462.44 = 1,537.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,641.63x = 8,462.44 × 1,537.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,641.63x = 13,012,101.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,012,101.62/5,641.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,306.44

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