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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,635.04, 8,454.72 and 2,347.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,635.04, 8,454.72 and 2,347.25 is: 3,521.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,635.04 : 8,454.72 = 2,347.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,635.04/8,454.72 = 2,347.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,635.04x = 8,454.72 × 2,347.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,635.04x = 19,845,341.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,845,341.52/5,635.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,521.77

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