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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,649.46, 8,477.08 and 2,691.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,649.46, 8,477.08 and 2,691.25 is: 4,038.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,649.46 : 8,477.08 = 2,691.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,649.46/8,477.08 = 2,691.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,649.46x = 8,477.08 × 2,691.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,649.46x = 22,813,941.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,813,941.55/5,649.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,038.25

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