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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,650.32, 8,474.11 and 2,687.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,650.32, 8,474.11 and 2,687.46 is: 4,030.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,650.32 : 8,474.11 = 2,687.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,650.32/8,474.11 = 2,687.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,650.32x = 8,474.11 × 2,687.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,650.32x = 22,773,831.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,773,831.66/5,650.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,030.54

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