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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,632.73, 8,449.40 and 2,346.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,632.73, 8,449.40 and 2,346.16 is: 3,519.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,632.73 : 8,449.40 = 2,346.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,632.73/8,449.40 = 2,346.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,632.73x = 8,449.40 × 2,346.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,632.73x = 19,823,629.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,823,629.05/5,632.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,519.36

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