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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,629.96, 8,442.37 and 2,341.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,629.96, 8,442.37 and 2,341.09 is: 3,510.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,629.96 : 8,442.37 = 2,341.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,629.96/8,442.37 = 2,341.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,629.96x = 8,442.37 × 2,341.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,629.96x = 19,764,294.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,764,294.07/5,629.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,510.56

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