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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,649.68, 8,474.56 and 2,725.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,649.68, 8,474.56 and 2,725.95 is: 4,088.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,649.68 : 8,474.56 = 2,725.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,649.68/8,474.56 = 2,725.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,649.68x = 8,474.56 × 2,725.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,649.68x = 23,101,251.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,101,251.80/5,649.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,088.95

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