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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,622.71, 8,437.82 and 2,335.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,622.71, 8,437.82 and 2,335.79 is: 3,505.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,622.71 : 8,437.82 = 2,335.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,622.71/8,437.82 = 2,335.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,622.71x = 8,437.82 × 2,335.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,622.71x = 19,708,921.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,708,921.71/5,622.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,505.24

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