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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,625.51, 8,435.83 and 2,336.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,625.51, 8,435.83 and 2,336.35 is: 3,503.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,625.51 : 8,435.83 = 2,336.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,625.51/8,435.83 = 2,336.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,625.51x = 8,435.83 × 2,336.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,625.51x = 19,709,044.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,709,044.69/5,625.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,503.51

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