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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,621.48, 8,427.46 and 2,332.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,621.48, 8,427.46 and 2,332.52 is: 3,496.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,621.48 : 8,427.46 = 2,332.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,621.48/8,427.46 = 2,332.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,621.48x = 8,427.46 × 2,332.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,621.48x = 19,657,219.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,657,219.00/5,621.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,496.80

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