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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,664.52, 8,496.42 and 3,473.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,664.52, 8,496.42 and 3,473.56 is: 5,210.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,664.52 : 8,496.42 = 3,473.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,664.52/8,496.42 = 3,473.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,664.52x = 8,496.42 × 3,473.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,664.52x = 29,512,824.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,512,824.66/5,664.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,210.12

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