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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,643.32, 8,464.70 and 2,133.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,643.32, 8,464.70 and 2,133.32 is: 3,199.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,643.32 : 8,464.70 = 2,133.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,643.32/8,464.70 = 2,133.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,643.32x = 8,464.70 × 2,133.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,643.32x = 18,057,913.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,057,913.80/5,643.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,199.87

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