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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,645.09, 8,467.88 and 2,134.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,645.09, 8,467.88 and 2,134.76 is: 3,202.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,645.09 : 8,467.88 = 2,134.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,645.09/8,467.88 = 2,134.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,645.09x = 8,467.88 × 2,134.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,645.09x = 18,076,838.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,076,838.50/5,645.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,202.22

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