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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,651.32, 8,475.61 and 2,688.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,651.32, 8,475.61 and 2,688.46 is: 4,032.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,651.32 : 8,475.61 = 2,688.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,651.32/8,475.61 = 2,688.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,651.32x = 8,475.61 × 2,688.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,651.32x = 22,786,338.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,786,338.46/5,651.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,032.04

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