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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,644.38, 8,467.64 and 2,524.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,644.38, 8,467.64 and 2,524.52 is: 3,787.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,644.38 : 8,467.64 = 2,524.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,644.38/8,467.64 = 2,524.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,644.38x = 8,467.64 × 2,524.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,644.38x = 21,376,671.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,376,671.57/5,644.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,787.25

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