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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,651.37, 8,479.62 and 2,531.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,651.37, 8,479.62 and 2,531.05 is: 3,797.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,651.37 : 8,479.62 = 2,531.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,651.37/8,479.62 = 2,531.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,651.37x = 8,479.62 × 2,531.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,651.37x = 21,462,321.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,462,321.00/5,651.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,797.72

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