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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,622.62, 8,432.64 and 2,336.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,622.62, 8,432.64 and 2,336.72 is: 3,504.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,622.62 : 8,432.64 = 2,336.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,622.62/8,432.64 = 2,336.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,622.62x = 8,432.64 × 2,336.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,622.62x = 19,704,676.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,704,676.38/5,622.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,504.54

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