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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,646.69, 8,465.76 and 2,522.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,646.69, 8,465.76 and 2,522.91 is: 3,782.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,646.69 : 8,465.76 = 2,522.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,646.69/8,465.76 = 2,522.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,646.69x = 8,465.76 × 2,522.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,646.69x = 21,358,350.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,358,350.56/5,646.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,782.45

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