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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,650.74, 8,467.89 and 2,725.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,650.74, 8,467.89 and 2,725.62 is: 4,084.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,650.74 : 8,467.89 = 2,725.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,650.74/8,467.89 = 2,725.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,650.74x = 8,467.89 × 2,725.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,650.74x = 23,080,250.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,080,250.34/5,650.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,084.47

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