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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,647.41, 8,473.28 and 2,567.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,647.41, 8,473.28 and 2,567.25 is: 3,851.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,647.41 : 8,473.28 = 2,567.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,647.41/8,473.28 = 2,567.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,647.41x = 8,473.28 × 2,567.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,647.41x = 21,753,015.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,753,015.24/5,647.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,851.86

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