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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,629.32, 8,439.43 and 2,344.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,629.32, 8,439.43 and 2,344.88 is: 3,515.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,629.32 : 8,439.43 = 2,344.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,629.32/8,439.43 = 2,344.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,629.32x = 8,439.43 × 2,344.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,629.32x = 19,789,450.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,789,450.62/5,629.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,515.42

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