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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,620.59, 8,436.35 and 2,334.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,620.59, 8,436.35 and 2,334.62 is: 3,504.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,620.59 : 8,436.35 = 2,334.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,620.59/8,436.35 = 2,334.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,620.59x = 8,436.35 × 2,334.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,620.59x = 19,695,698.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,695,698.36/5,620.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,504.20

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