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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,643.77, 8,467.68 and 2,523.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,643.77, 8,467.68 and 2,523.51 is: 3,786.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,643.77 : 8,467.68 = 2,523.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,643.77/8,467.68 = 2,523.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,643.77x = 8,467.68 × 2,523.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,643.77x = 21,368,275.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,368,275.16/5,643.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,786.17

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