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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,623.02, 8,429.94 and 2,338.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,623.02, 8,429.94 and 2,338.47 is: 3,505.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,623.02 : 8,429.94 = 2,338.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,623.02/8,429.94 = 2,338.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,623.02x = 8,429.94 × 2,338.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,623.02x = 19,713,161.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,713,161.79/5,623.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,505.80

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