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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,626.16, 8,430.56 and 2,336.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,626.16, 8,430.56 and 2,336.48 is: 3,501.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,626.16 : 8,430.56 = 2,336.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,626.16/8,430.56 = 2,336.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,626.16x = 8,430.56 × 2,336.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,626.16x = 19,697,834.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,697,834.83/5,626.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,501.12

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