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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,632.94, 8,450.33 and 2,346.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,632.94, 8,450.33 and 2,346.37 is: 3,519.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,632.94 : 8,450.33 = 2,346.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,632.94/8,450.33 = 2,346.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,632.94x = 8,450.33 × 2,346.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,632.94x = 19,827,567.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,827,567.94/5,632.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,519.93

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