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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,632.32, 8,448.48 and 2,346.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,632.32, 8,448.48 and 2,346.96 is: 3,520.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,632.32 : 8,448.48 = 2,346.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,632.32/8,448.48 = 2,346.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,632.32x = 8,448.48 × 2,346.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,632.32x = 19,828,244.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,828,244.62/5,632.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,520.44

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