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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,652.48, 8,483.90 and 2,881.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,652.48, 8,483.90 and 2,881.14 is: 4,324.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,652.48 : 8,483.90 = 2,881.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,652.48/8,483.90 = 2,881.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,652.48x = 8,483.90 × 2,881.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,652.48x = 24,443,289.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,443,289.24/5,652.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,324.35

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