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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,647.35, 8,469.41 and 2,183.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,647.35, 8,469.41 and 2,183.79 is: 3,275.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,647.35 : 8,469.41 = 2,183.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,647.35/8,469.41 = 2,183.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,647.35x = 8,469.41 × 2,183.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,647.35x = 18,495,401.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,495,401.94/5,647.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,275.06

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