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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,633.73, 8,452.76 and 2,171.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,633.73, 8,452.76 and 2,171.25 is: 3,257.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,633.73 : 8,452.76 = 2,171.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,633.73/8,452.76 = 2,171.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,633.73x = 8,452.76 × 2,171.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,633.73x = 18,353,044.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,353,044.29/5,633.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,257.71

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