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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,651.56, 8,471.32 and 2,723.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,651.56, 8,471.32 and 2,723.68 is: 4,082.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,651.56 : 8,471.32 = 2,723.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,651.56/8,471.32 = 2,723.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,651.56x = 8,471.32 × 2,723.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,651.56x = 23,073,164.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,073,164.86/5,651.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,082.62

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