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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,635.29, 8,448.31 and 2,350.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,635.29, 8,448.31 and 2,350.74 is: 3,524.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,635.29 : 8,448.31 = 2,350.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,635.29/8,448.31 = 2,350.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,635.29x = 8,448.31 × 2,350.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,635.29x = 19,859,780.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,859,780.25/5,635.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,524.18

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