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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,621.83, 8,433.77 and 2,335.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,621.83, 8,433.77 and 2,335.17 is: 3,503.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,621.83 : 8,433.77 = 2,335.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,621.83/8,433.77 = 2,335.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,621.83x = 8,433.77 × 2,335.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,621.83x = 19,694,306.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,694,306.64/5,621.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,503.19

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