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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,622.62, 8,436.09 and 2,335.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,622.62, 8,436.09 and 2,335.28 is: 3,503.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,622.62 : 8,436.09 = 2,335.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,622.62/8,436.09 = 2,335.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,622.62x = 8,436.09 × 2,335.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,622.62x = 19,700,632.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,700,632.26/5,622.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,503.82

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