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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,670.63, 8,498.79 and 2,546.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,670.63, 8,498.79 and 2,546.19 is: 3,816.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,670.63 : 8,498.79 = 2,546.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,670.63/8,498.79 = 2,546.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,670.63x = 8,498.79 × 2,546.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,670.63x = 21,639,534.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,639,534.11/5,670.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,816.07

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