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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,651.54, 8,471.34 and 2,723.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,651.54, 8,471.34 and 2,723.66 is: 4,082.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,651.54 : 8,471.34 = 2,723.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,651.54/8,471.34 = 2,723.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,651.54x = 8,471.34 × 2,723.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,651.54x = 23,073,049.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,073,049.90/5,651.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,082.61

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