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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,686.74, 8,524.27 and 2,175.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,686.74, 8,524.27 and 2,175.93 is: 3,261.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,686.74 : 8,524.27 = 2,175.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,686.74/8,524.27 = 2,175.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,686.74x = 8,524.27 × 2,175.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,686.74x = 18,548,214.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,548,214.82/5,686.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,261.66

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