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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,645.34, 8,468.28 and 2,134.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,645.34, 8,468.28 and 2,134.98 is: 3,202.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,645.34 : 8,468.28 = 2,134.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,645.34/8,468.28 = 2,134.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,645.34x = 8,468.28 × 2,134.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,645.34x = 18,079,608.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,079,608.43/5,645.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,202.57

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