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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,684.03, 8,528.48 and 2,175.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,684.03, 8,528.48 and 2,175.09 is: 3,263.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,684.03 : 8,528.48 = 2,175.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,684.03/8,528.48 = 2,175.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,684.03x = 8,528.48 × 2,175.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,684.03x = 18,550,200.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,550,200.69/5,684.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,263.57

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