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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,651.02, 8,475.87 and 2,273.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,651.02, 8,475.87 and 2,273.68 is: 3,410.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,651.02 : 8,475.87 = 2,273.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,651.02/8,475.87 = 2,273.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,651.02x = 8,475.87 × 2,273.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,651.02x = 19,271,442.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,271,442.98/5,651.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,410.26

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