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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,626.13, 8,433.43 and 2,341.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,626.13, 8,433.43 and 2,341.13 is: 3,509.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,626.13 : 8,433.43 = 2,341.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,626.13/8,433.43 = 2,341.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,626.13x = 8,433.43 × 2,341.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,626.13x = 19,743,707.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,743,707.96/5,626.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,509.29

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