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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,631.82, 8,445.96 and 2,344.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,631.82, 8,445.96 and 2,344.06 is: 3,515.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,631.82 : 8,445.96 = 2,344.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,631.82/8,445.96 = 2,344.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,631.82x = 8,445.96 × 2,344.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,631.82x = 19,797,837.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,797,837.00/5,631.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,515.35

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