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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,618.44, 8,427.66 and 2,329.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,618.44, 8,427.66 and 2,329.30 is: 3,493.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,618.44 : 8,427.66 = 2,329.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,618.44/8,427.66 = 2,329.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,618.44x = 8,427.66 × 2,329.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,618.44x = 19,630,548.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,630,548.44/5,618.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,493.95

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