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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,651.42, 8,471.54 and 2,366.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,651.42, 8,471.54 and 2,366.78 is: 3,547.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,651.42 : 8,471.54 = 2,366.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,651.42/8,471.54 = 2,366.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,651.42x = 8,471.54 × 2,366.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,651.42x = 20,050,235.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,050,235.00/5,651.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,547.83

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