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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,456.61, 8,184.85 and 2,333.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,456.61, 8,184.85 and 2,333.96 is: 3,500.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,456.61 : 8,184.85 = 2,333.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,456.61/8,184.85 = 2,333.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,456.61x = 8,184.85 × 2,333.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,456.61x = 19,103,112.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,103,112.51/5,456.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,500.91

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