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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,628.91, 8,445.49 and 2,341.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,628.91, 8,445.49 and 2,341.73 is: 3,513.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,628.91 : 8,445.49 = 2,341.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,628.91/8,445.49 = 2,341.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,628.91x = 8,445.49 × 2,341.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,628.91x = 19,777,015.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,777,015.07/5,628.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,513.47

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