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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,641.62, 8,462.37 and 2,176.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,641.62, 8,462.37 and 2,176.44 is: 3,264.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,641.62 : 8,462.37 = 2,176.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,641.62/8,462.37 = 2,176.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,641.62x = 8,462.37 × 2,176.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,641.62x = 18,417,840.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,417,840.56/5,641.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,264.64

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