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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,632.70, 8,447.46 and 2,122.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,632.70, 8,447.46 and 2,122.43 is: 3,183.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,632.70 : 8,447.46 = 2,122.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,632.70/8,447.46 = 2,122.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,632.70x = 8,447.46 × 2,122.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,632.70x = 17,929,100.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,929,100.29/5,632.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,183.04

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