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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,647.30, 8,469.52 and 2,525.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,647.30, 8,469.52 and 2,525.56 is: 3,787.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,647.30 : 8,469.52 = 2,525.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,647.30/8,469.52 = 2,525.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,647.30x = 8,469.52 × 2,525.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,647.30x = 21,390,280.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,390,280.93/5,647.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,787.70

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