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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,632.61, 8,444.34 and 2,348.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,632.61, 8,444.34 and 2,348.15 is: 3,520.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,632.61 : 8,444.34 = 2,348.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,632.61/8,444.34 = 2,348.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,632.61x = 8,444.34 × 2,348.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,632.61x = 19,828,534.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,828,534.75/5,632.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,520.31

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