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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,632.58, 8,444.28 and 2,348.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,632.58, 8,444.28 and 2,348.12 is: 3,520.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,632.58 : 8,444.28 = 2,348.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,632.58/8,444.28 = 2,348.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,632.58x = 8,444.28 × 2,348.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,632.58x = 19,828,182.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,828,182.75/5,632.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,520.27

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