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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,650.14, 8,476.37 and 1,951.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,650.14, 8,476.37 and 1,951.88 is: 2,928.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,650.14 : 8,476.37 = 1,951.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,650.14/8,476.37 = 1,951.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,650.14x = 8,476.37 × 1,951.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,650.14x = 16,544,804.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,544,804.93/5,650.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,928.21

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