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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,628.67, 8,445.30 and 2,341.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,628.67, 8,445.30 and 2,341.15 is: 3,512.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,628.67 : 8,445.30 = 2,341.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,628.67/8,445.30 = 2,341.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,628.67x = 8,445.30 × 2,341.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,628.67x = 19,771,714.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,771,714.10/5,628.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,512.68

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