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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,649.17, 8,481.51 and 2,877.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,649.17, 8,481.51 and 2,877.71 is: 4,320.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,649.17 : 8,481.51 = 2,877.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,649.17/8,481.51 = 2,877.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,649.17x = 8,481.51 × 2,877.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,649.17x = 24,407,283.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,407,283.73/5,649.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,320.51

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