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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,644.40, 8,466.60 and 2,525.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,644.40, 8,466.60 and 2,525.90 is: 3,788.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,644.40 : 8,466.60 = 2,525.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,644.40/8,466.60 = 2,525.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,644.40x = 8,466.60 × 2,525.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,644.40x = 21,385,784.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,385,784.94/5,644.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,788.85

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