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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,630.04, 8,447.22 and 2,342.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,630.04, 8,447.22 and 2,342.25 is: 3,514.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,630.04 : 8,447.22 = 2,342.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,630.04/8,447.22 = 2,342.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,630.04x = 8,447.22 × 2,342.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,630.04x = 19,785,501.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,785,501.05/5,630.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,514.27

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