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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,649.33, 8,467.87 and 2,525.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,649.33, 8,467.87 and 2,525.04 is: 3,784.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,649.33 : 8,467.87 = 2,525.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,649.33/8,467.87 = 2,525.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,649.33x = 8,467.87 × 2,525.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,649.33x = 21,381,710.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,381,710.46/5,649.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,784.82

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