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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,647.33, 8,462.37 and 2,869.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,647.33, 8,462.37 and 2,869.84 is: 4,300.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,647.33 : 8,462.37 = 2,869.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,647.33/8,462.37 = 2,869.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,647.33x = 8,462.37 × 2,869.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,647.33x = 24,285,647.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,285,647.92/5,647.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,300.38

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