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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,646.95, 8,467.76 and 2,087.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,646.95, 8,467.76 and 2,087.91 is: 3,130.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,646.95 : 8,467.76 = 2,087.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,646.95/8,467.76 = 2,087.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,646.95x = 8,467.76 × 2,087.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,646.95x = 17,679,910.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,679,910.34/5,646.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,130.88

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