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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,620.62, 8,433.09 and 2,333.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,620.62, 8,433.09 and 2,333.28 is: 3,500.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,620.62 : 8,433.09 = 2,333.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,620.62/8,433.09 = 2,333.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,620.62x = 8,433.09 × 2,333.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,620.62x = 19,676,760.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,676,760.24/5,620.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,500.82

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