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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,650.56, 8,480.70 and 2,730.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,650.56, 8,480.70 and 2,730.92 is: 4,098.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,650.56 : 8,480.70 = 2,730.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,650.56/8,480.70 = 2,730.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,650.56x = 8,480.70 × 2,730.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,650.56x = 23,160,070.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,160,070.84/5,650.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,098.72

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