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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,651.72, 8,477.98 and 2,531.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,651.72, 8,477.98 and 2,531.24 is: 3,797.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,651.72 : 8,477.98 = 2,531.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,651.72/8,477.98 = 2,531.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,651.72x = 8,477.98 × 2,531.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,651.72x = 21,459,802.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,459,802.10/5,651.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,797.04

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