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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,646.51, 8,466.34 and 2,525.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,646.51, 8,466.34 and 2,525.93 is: 3,787.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,646.51 : 8,466.34 = 2,525.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,646.51/8,466.34 = 2,525.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,646.51x = 8,466.34 × 2,525.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,646.51x = 21,385,397.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,385,397.05/5,646.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,787.37

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