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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,645.37, 8,462.99 and 2,134.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,645.37, 8,462.99 and 2,134.73 is: 3,200.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,645.37 : 8,462.99 = 2,134.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,645.37/8,462.99 = 2,134.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,645.37x = 8,462.99 × 2,134.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,645.37x = 18,066,145.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,066,145.65/5,645.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,200.17

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