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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,632.43, 8,445.76 and 1,933.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,632.43, 8,445.76 and 1,933.67 is: 2,899.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,632.43 : 8,445.76 = 1,933.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,632.43/8,445.76 = 1,933.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,632.43x = 8,445.76 × 1,933.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,632.43x = 16,331,265.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,331,265.68/5,632.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,899.50

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