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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,664.47, 8,495.21 and 2,542.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,664.47, 8,495.21 and 2,542.73 is: 3,813.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,664.47 : 8,495.21 = 2,542.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,664.47/8,495.21 = 2,542.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,664.47x = 8,495.21 × 2,542.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,664.47x = 21,600,989.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,600,989.20/5,664.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,813.42

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