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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,635.61, 8,453.72 and 2,349.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,635.61, 8,453.72 and 2,349.03 is: 3,523.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,635.61 : 8,453.72 = 2,349.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,635.61/8,453.72 = 2,349.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,635.61x = 8,453.72 × 2,349.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,635.61x = 19,858,041.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,858,041.89/5,635.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,523.67

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