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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,614.26, 8,424.44 and 2,329.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,614.26, 8,424.44 and 2,329.61 is: 3,495.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,614.26 : 8,424.44 = 2,329.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,614.26/8,424.44 = 2,329.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,614.26x = 8,424.44 × 2,329.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,614.26x = 19,625,605.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,625,605.90/5,614.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,495.67

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