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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,623.62, 8,434.14 and 2,337.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,623.62, 8,434.14 and 2,337.72 is: 3,506.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,623.62 : 8,434.14 = 2,337.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,623.62/8,434.14 = 2,337.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,623.62x = 8,434.14 × 2,337.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,623.62x = 19,716,657.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,716,657.76/5,623.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,506.04

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