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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,650.92, 8,465.33 and 2,685.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,650.92, 8,465.33 and 2,685.14 is: 4,022.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,650.92 : 8,465.33 = 2,685.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,650.92/8,465.33 = 2,685.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,650.92x = 8,465.33 × 2,685.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,650.92x = 22,730,596.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,730,596.20/5,650.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,022.46

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