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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,646.26, 8,465.97 and 2,525.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,646.26, 8,465.97 and 2,525.68 is: 3,786.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,646.26 : 8,465.97 = 2,525.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,646.26/8,465.97 = 2,525.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,646.26x = 8,465.97 × 2,525.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,646.26x = 21,382,318.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,382,318.48/5,646.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,786.99

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