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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,751.93, 8,627.67 and 1,647.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,751.93, 8,627.67 and 1,647.93 is: 2,471.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,751.93 : 8,627.67 = 1,647.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,751.93/8,627.67 = 1,647.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,751.93x = 8,627.67 × 1,647.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,751.93x = 14,217,796.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,217,796.22/5,751.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,471.83

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