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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,655.65, 8,486.31 and 2,537.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,655.65, 8,486.31 and 2,537.89 is: 3,808.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,655.65 : 8,486.31 = 2,537.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,655.65/8,486.31 = 2,537.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,655.65x = 8,486.31 × 2,537.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,655.65x = 21,537,293.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,537,293.73/5,655.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,808.10

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