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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,688.25, 8,526.52 and 2,177.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,688.25, 8,526.52 and 2,177.43 is: 3,263.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,688.25 : 8,526.52 = 2,177.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,688.25/8,526.52 = 2,177.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,688.25x = 8,526.52 × 2,177.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,688.25x = 18,565,846.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,565,846.92/5,688.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,263.90

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