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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,647.13, 8,464.72 and 3,013.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,647.13, 8,464.72 and 3,013.01 is: 4,516.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,647.13 : 8,464.72 = 3,013.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,647.13/8,464.72 = 3,013.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,647.13x = 8,464.72 × 3,013.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,647.13x = 25,504,321.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,504,321.16/5,647.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,516.33

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