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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,649.81, 8,469.63 and 2,527.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,649.81, 8,469.63 and 2,527.26 is: 3,788.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,649.81 : 8,469.63 = 2,527.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,649.81/8,469.63 = 2,527.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,649.81x = 8,469.63 × 2,527.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,649.81x = 21,404,957.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,404,957.11/5,649.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,788.62

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