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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,648.61, 8,474.82 and 2,530.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,648.61, 8,474.82 and 2,530.77 is: 3,797.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,648.61 : 8,474.82 = 2,530.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,648.61/8,474.82 = 2,530.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,648.61x = 8,474.82 × 2,530.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,648.61x = 21,447,820.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,447,820.21/5,648.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,797.01

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