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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,624.88, 8,434.16 and 2,335.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,624.88, 8,434.16 and 2,335.76 is: 3,502.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,624.88 : 8,434.16 = 2,335.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,624.88/8,434.16 = 2,335.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,624.88x = 8,434.16 × 2,335.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,624.88x = 19,700,173.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,700,173.56/5,624.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,502.33

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