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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,661.83, 8,486.64 and 2,537.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,661.83, 8,486.64 and 2,537.53 is: 3,803.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,661.83 : 8,486.64 = 2,537.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,661.83/8,486.64 = 2,537.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,661.83x = 8,486.64 × 2,537.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,661.83x = 21,535,082.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,535,082.38/5,661.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,803.55

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