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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,663.14, 8,490.30 and 2,700.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,663.14, 8,490.30 and 2,700.04 is: 4,047.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,663.14 : 8,490.30 = 2,700.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,663.14/8,490.30 = 2,700.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,663.14x = 8,490.30 × 2,700.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,663.14x = 22,924,149.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,924,149.61/5,663.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,047.96

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