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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,684.41, 8,519.69 and 2,563.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,684.41, 8,519.69 and 2,563.59 is: 3,842.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,684.41 : 8,519.69 = 2,563.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,684.41/8,519.69 = 2,563.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,684.41x = 8,519.69 × 2,563.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,684.41x = 21,840,998.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,840,998.50/5,684.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,842.26

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