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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,650.03, 8,473.70 and 1,952.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,650.03, 8,473.70 and 1,952.39 is: 2,928.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,650.03 : 8,473.70 = 1,952.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,650.03/8,473.70 = 1,952.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,650.03x = 8,473.70 × 1,952.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,650.03x = 16,543,957.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,543,957.38/5,650.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,928.12

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