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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,643.68, 8,463.18 and 2,133.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,643.68, 8,463.18 and 2,133.07 is: 3,198.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,643.68 : 8,463.18 = 2,133.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,643.68/8,463.18 = 2,133.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,643.68x = 8,463.18 × 2,133.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,643.68x = 18,052,555.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,052,555.36/5,643.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,198.72

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