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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,631.23, 8,447.96 and 1,932.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,631.23, 8,447.96 and 1,932.57 is: 2,899.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,631.23 : 8,447.96 = 1,932.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,631.23/8,447.96 = 1,932.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,631.23x = 8,447.96 × 1,932.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,631.23x = 16,326,278.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,326,278.89/5,631.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,899.24

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