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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,651.61, 8,477.98 and 2,094.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,651.61, 8,477.98 and 2,094.69 is: 3,142.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,651.61 : 8,477.98 = 2,094.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,651.61/8,477.98 = 2,094.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,651.61x = 8,477.98 × 2,094.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,651.61x = 17,758,697.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,758,697.54/5,651.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,142.24

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