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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,650.92, 8,473.88 and 3,017.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,650.92, 8,473.88 and 3,017.95 is: 4,525.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,650.92 : 8,473.88 = 3,017.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,650.92/8,473.88 = 3,017.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,650.92x = 8,473.88 × 3,017.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,650.92x = 25,573,732.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,573,732.51/5,650.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,525.59

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