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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,651.17, 8,474.63 and 1,952.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,651.17, 8,474.63 and 1,952.51 is: 2,928.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,651.17 : 8,474.63 = 1,952.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,651.17/8,474.63 = 1,952.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,651.17x = 8,474.63 × 1,952.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,651.17x = 16,546,747.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,546,747.69/5,651.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,928.02

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