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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,644.63, 8,466.27 and 1,484.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,644.63, 8,466.27 and 1,484.96 is: 2,227.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,644.63 : 8,466.27 = 1,484.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,644.63/8,466.27 = 1,484.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,644.63x = 8,466.27 × 1,484.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,644.63x = 12,572,072.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,572,072.30/5,644.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,227.26

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