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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,635.38, 8,451.72 and 2,348.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,635.38, 8,451.72 and 2,348.52 is: 3,522.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,635.38 : 8,451.72 = 2,348.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,635.38/8,451.72 = 2,348.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,635.38x = 8,451.72 × 2,348.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,635.38x = 19,849,033.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,849,033.45/5,635.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,522.22

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