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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,647.01, 8,467.09 and 2,526.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,647.01, 8,467.09 and 2,526.44 is: 3,788.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,647.01 : 8,467.09 = 2,526.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,647.01/8,467.09 = 2,526.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,647.01x = 8,467.09 × 2,526.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,647.01x = 21,391,539.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,391,539.89/5,647.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,788.12

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