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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,647.04, 8,470.32 and 2,569.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,647.04, 8,470.32 and 2,569.04 is: 3,853.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,647.04 : 8,470.32 = 2,569.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,647.04/8,470.32 = 2,569.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,647.04x = 8,470.32 × 2,569.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,647.04x = 21,760,590.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,760,590.89/5,647.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,853.45

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