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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,633.69, 8,451.45 and 2,347.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,633.69, 8,451.45 and 2,347.12 is: 3,521.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,633.69 : 8,451.45 = 2,347.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,633.69/8,451.45 = 2,347.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,633.69x = 8,451.45 × 2,347.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,633.69x = 19,836,546.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,836,546.20/5,633.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,521.06

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