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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,652.02, 8,477.37 and 2,274.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,652.02, 8,477.37 and 2,274.68 is: 3,411.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,652.02 : 8,477.37 = 2,274.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,652.02/8,477.37 = 2,274.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,652.02x = 8,477.37 × 2,274.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,652.02x = 19,283,303.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,283,303.99/5,652.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,411.75

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