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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,647.72, 8,466.62 and 2,182.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,647.72, 8,466.62 and 2,182.60 is: 3,271.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,647.72 : 8,466.62 = 2,182.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,647.72/8,466.62 = 2,182.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,647.72x = 8,466.62 × 2,182.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,647.72x = 18,479,244.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,479,244.81/5,647.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,271.98

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