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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,647.32, 8,476.10 and 2,875.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,647.32, 8,476.10 and 2,875.84 is: 4,316.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,647.32 : 8,476.10 = 2,875.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,647.32/8,476.10 = 2,875.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,647.32x = 8,476.10 × 2,875.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,647.32x = 24,375,907.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,375,907.42/5,647.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,316.37

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