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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,647.69, 8,467.26 and 2,523.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,647.69, 8,467.26 and 2,523.91 is: 3,783.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,647.69 : 8,467.26 = 2,523.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,647.69/8,467.26 = 2,523.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,647.69x = 8,467.26 × 2,523.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,647.69x = 21,370,602.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,370,602.19/5,647.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,783.95

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