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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,651.10, 8,481.86 and 2,879.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,651.10, 8,481.86 and 2,879.76 is: 4,322.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,651.10 : 8,481.86 = 2,879.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,651.10/8,481.86 = 2,879.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,651.10x = 8,481.86 × 2,879.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,651.10x = 24,425,721.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,425,721.15/5,651.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,322.29

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