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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,651.02, 8,477.07 and 2,188.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,651.02, 8,477.07 and 2,188.54 is: 3,283.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,651.02 : 8,477.07 = 2,188.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,651.02/8,477.07 = 2,188.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,651.02x = 8,477.07 × 2,188.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,651.02x = 18,552,406.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,552,406.78/5,651.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,283.02

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