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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,613.69, 8,422.95 and 2,327.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,613.69, 8,422.95 and 2,327.52 is: 3,492.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,613.69 : 8,422.95 = 2,327.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,613.69/8,422.95 = 2,327.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,613.69x = 8,422.95 × 2,327.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,613.69x = 19,604,584.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,604,584.58/5,613.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,492.28

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