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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,658.54, 8,492.67 and 2,543.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,658.54, 8,492.67 and 2,543.28 is: 3,817.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,658.54 : 8,492.67 = 2,543.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,658.54/8,492.67 = 2,543.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,658.54x = 8,492.67 × 2,543.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,658.54x = 21,599,237.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,599,237.76/5,658.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,817.10

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