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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,650.22, 8,477.91 and 2,529.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,650.22, 8,477.91 and 2,529.97 is: 3,796.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,650.22 : 8,477.91 = 2,529.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,650.22/8,477.91 = 2,529.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,650.22x = 8,477.91 × 2,529.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,650.22x = 21,448,836.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,448,836.77/5,650.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,796.10

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