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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,651.51, 8,476.30 and 1,491.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,651.51, 8,476.30 and 1,491.56 is: 2,237.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,651.51 : 8,476.30 = 1,491.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,651.51/8,476.30 = 1,491.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,651.51x = 8,476.30 × 1,491.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,651.51x = 12,642,902.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,642,902.57/5,651.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,237.08

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