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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,652.66, 8,479.37 and 2,095.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,652.66, 8,479.37 and 2,095.11 is: 3,142.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,652.66 : 8,479.37 = 2,095.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,652.66/8,479.37 = 2,095.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,652.66x = 8,479.37 × 2,095.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,652.66x = 17,765,160.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,765,160.01/5,652.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,142.80

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