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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,650.32, 8,473.56 and 2,875.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,650.32, 8,473.56 and 2,875.92 is: 4,312.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,650.32 : 8,473.56 = 2,875.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,650.32/8,473.56 = 2,875.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,650.32x = 8,473.56 × 2,875.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,650.32x = 24,369,280.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,369,280.68/5,650.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,312.90

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