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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,644.76, 8,468.19 and 2,524.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,644.76, 8,468.19 and 2,524.89 is: 3,787.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,644.76 : 8,468.19 = 2,524.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,644.76/8,468.19 = 2,524.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,644.76x = 8,468.19 × 2,524.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,644.76x = 21,381,248.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,381,248.25/5,644.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,787.81

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