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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,622.83, 8,435.27 and 2,336.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,622.83, 8,435.27 and 2,336.17 is: 3,504.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,622.83 : 8,435.27 = 2,336.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,622.83/8,435.27 = 2,336.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,622.83x = 8,435.27 × 2,336.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,622.83x = 19,706,224.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,706,224.72/5,622.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,504.68

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