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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,647.98, 8,466.93 and 2,873.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,647.98, 8,466.93 and 2,873.10 is: 4,307.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,647.98 : 8,466.93 = 2,873.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,647.98/8,466.93 = 2,873.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,647.98x = 8,466.93 × 2,873.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,647.98x = 24,326,336.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,326,336.58/5,647.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,307.09

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