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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,647.96, 8,474.83 and 2,689.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,647.96, 8,474.83 and 2,689.75 is: 4,036.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,647.96 : 8,474.83 = 2,689.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,647.96/8,474.83 = 2,689.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,647.96x = 8,474.83 × 2,689.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,647.96x = 22,795,173.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,795,173.99/5,647.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,036.00

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