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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,650.32, 8,475.06 and 2,875.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,650.32, 8,475.06 and 2,875.26 is: 4,312.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,650.32 : 8,475.06 = 2,875.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,650.32/8,475.06 = 2,875.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,650.32x = 8,475.06 × 2,875.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,650.32x = 24,368,001.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,368,001.02/5,650.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,312.68

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