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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,646.60, 8,468.38 and 2,134.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,646.60, 8,468.38 and 2,134.35 is: 3,200.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,646.60 : 8,468.38 = 2,134.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,646.60/8,468.38 = 2,134.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,646.60x = 8,468.38 × 2,134.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,646.60x = 18,074,486.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,074,486.85/5,646.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,200.95

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