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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,633.15, 8,453.57 and 2,346.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,633.15, 8,453.57 and 2,346.30 is: 3,521.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,633.15 : 8,453.57 = 2,346.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,633.15/8,453.57 = 2,346.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,633.15x = 8,453.57 × 2,346.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,633.15x = 19,834,599.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,834,599.56/5,633.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,521.05

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