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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,618.34, 8,423.91 and 2,333.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,618.34, 8,423.91 and 2,333.70 is: 3,499.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,618.34 : 8,423.91 = 2,333.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,618.34/8,423.91 = 2,333.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,618.34x = 8,423.91 × 2,333.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,618.34x = 19,658,878.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,658,878.77/5,618.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,499.05

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