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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,656.53, 8,487.62 and 2,538.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,656.53, 8,487.62 and 2,538.77 is: 3,809.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,656.53 : 8,487.62 = 2,538.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,656.53/8,487.62 = 2,538.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,656.53x = 8,487.62 × 2,538.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,656.53x = 21,548,078.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,548,078.94/5,656.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,809.42

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