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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,653.42, 8,481.67 and 2,731.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,653.42, 8,481.67 and 2,731.73 is: 4,098.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,653.42 : 8,481.67 = 2,731.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,653.42/8,481.67 = 2,731.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,653.42x = 8,481.67 × 2,731.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,653.42x = 23,169,583.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,169,583.15/5,653.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,098.33

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