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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,683.65, 8,525.47 and 2,174.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,683.65, 8,525.47 and 2,174.01 is: 3,261.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,683.65 : 8,525.47 = 2,174.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,683.65/8,525.47 = 2,174.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,683.65x = 8,525.47 × 2,174.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,683.65x = 18,534,423.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,534,423.71/5,683.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,261.01

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