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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,624.49, 8,435.35 and 2,334.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,624.49, 8,435.35 and 2,334.43 is: 3,501.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,624.49 : 8,435.35 = 2,334.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,624.49/8,435.35 = 2,334.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,624.49x = 8,435.35 × 2,334.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,624.49x = 19,691,734.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,691,734.10/5,624.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,501.07

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