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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,635.73, 8,453.90 and 2,349.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,635.73, 8,453.90 and 2,349.16 is: 3,523.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,635.73 : 8,453.90 = 2,349.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,635.73/8,453.90 = 2,349.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,635.73x = 8,453.90 × 2,349.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,635.73x = 19,859,548.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,859,548.46/5,635.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,523.86

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