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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,617.20, 8,425.44 and 2,329.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,617.20, 8,425.44 and 2,329.32 is: 3,493.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,617.20 : 8,425.44 = 2,329.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,617.20/8,425.44 = 2,329.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,617.20x = 8,425.44 × 2,329.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,617.20x = 19,625,545.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,625,545.90/5,617.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,493.83

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