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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,631.71, 8,444.99 and 2,342.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,631.71, 8,444.99 and 2,342.84 is: 3,513.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,631.71 : 8,444.99 = 2,342.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,631.71/8,444.99 = 2,342.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,631.71x = 8,444.99 × 2,342.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,631.71x = 19,785,224.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,785,224.00/5,631.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,513.19

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