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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,651.32, 8,475.52 and 2,529.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,651.32, 8,475.52 and 2,529.56 is: 3,793.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,651.32 : 8,475.52 = 2,529.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,651.32/8,475.52 = 2,529.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,651.32x = 8,475.52 × 2,529.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,651.32x = 21,439,336.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,439,336.37/5,651.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,793.69

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