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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,649.74, 8,466.39 and 2,724.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,649.74, 8,466.39 and 2,724.62 is: 4,082.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,649.74 : 8,466.39 = 2,724.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,649.74/8,466.39 = 2,724.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,649.74x = 8,466.39 × 2,724.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,649.74x = 23,067,695.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,067,695.52/5,649.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,082.97

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