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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,651.49, 8,473.49 and 2,527.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,651.49, 8,473.49 and 2,527.19 is: 3,789.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,651.49 : 8,473.49 = 2,527.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,651.49/8,473.49 = 2,527.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,651.49x = 8,473.49 × 2,527.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,651.49x = 21,414,167.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,414,167.32/5,651.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,789.12

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