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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,617.32, 8,425.98 and 2,329.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,617.32, 8,425.98 and 2,329.53 is: 3,494.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,617.32 : 8,425.98 = 2,329.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,617.32/8,425.98 = 2,329.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,617.32x = 8,425.98 × 2,329.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,617.32x = 19,628,561.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,628,561.54/5,617.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,494.29

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