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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,436.66, 8,150.67 and 2,356.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,436.66, 8,150.67 and 2,356.50 is: 3,532.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,436.66 : 8,150.67 = 2,356.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,436.66/8,150.67 = 2,356.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,436.66x = 8,150.67 × 2,356.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,436.66x = 19,207,053.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,207,053.86/5,436.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,532.88

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