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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,650.83, 8,476.52 and 2,527.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,650.83, 8,476.52 and 2,527.47 is: 3,791.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,650.83 : 8,476.52 = 2,527.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,650.83/8,476.52 = 2,527.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,650.83x = 8,476.52 × 2,527.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,650.83x = 21,424,137.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,424,137.37/5,650.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,791.33

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