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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,645.89, 8,470.83 and 2,525.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,645.89, 8,470.83 and 2,525.62 is: 3,789.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,645.89 : 8,470.83 = 2,525.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,645.89/8,470.83 = 2,525.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,645.89x = 8,470.83 × 2,525.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,645.89x = 21,394,097.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,394,097.66/5,645.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,789.32

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