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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,647.95, 8,469.25 and 2,088.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,647.95, 8,469.25 and 2,088.91 is: 3,132.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,647.95 : 8,469.25 = 2,088.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,647.95/8,469.25 = 2,088.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,647.95x = 8,469.25 × 2,088.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,647.95x = 17,691,501.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,691,501.02/5,647.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,132.38

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