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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,633, 8,443.83 and 2,347.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,633, 8,443.83 and 2,347.91 is: 3,519.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,633 : 8,443.83 = 2,347.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,633/8,443.83 = 2,347.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,633x = 8,443.83 × 2,347.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,633x = 19,825,352.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,825,352.90/5,633
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,519.50

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