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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,456.68, 8,173.52 and 2,497.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,456.68, 8,173.52 and 2,497.62 is: 3,741.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,456.68 : 8,173.52 = 2,497.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,456.68/8,173.52 = 2,497.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,456.68x = 8,173.52 × 2,497.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,456.68x = 20,414,347.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,414,347.02/5,456.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,741.17

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