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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,623.68, 8,435.56 and 2,333.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,623.68, 8,435.56 and 2,333.20 is: 3,499.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,623.68 : 8,435.56 = 2,333.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,623.68/8,435.56 = 2,333.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,623.68x = 8,435.56 × 2,333.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,623.68x = 19,681,848.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,681,848.59/5,623.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,499.82

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