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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,643.64, 8,467.49 and 2,523.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,643.64, 8,467.49 and 2,523.39 is: 3,785.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,643.64 : 8,467.49 = 2,523.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,643.64/8,467.49 = 2,523.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,643.64x = 8,467.49 × 2,523.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,643.64x = 21,366,779.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,366,779.59/5,643.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,785.99

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