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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,635.32, 8,451.21 and 2,347.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,635.32, 8,451.21 and 2,347.56 is: 3,520.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,635.32 : 8,451.21 = 2,347.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,635.32/8,451.21 = 2,347.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,635.32x = 8,451.21 × 2,347.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,635.32x = 19,839,722.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,839,722.55/5,635.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,520.60

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