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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,643.87, 8,465.77 and 1,748.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,643.87, 8,465.77 and 1,748.26 is: 2,622.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,643.87 : 8,465.77 = 1,748.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,643.87/8,465.77 = 1,748.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,643.87x = 8,465.77 × 1,748.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,643.87x = 14,800,367.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,800,367.06/5,643.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,622.38

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