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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,636.82, 8,453.46 and 2,349.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,636.82, 8,453.46 and 2,349.06 is: 3,522.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,636.82 : 8,453.46 = 2,349.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,636.82/8,453.46 = 2,349.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,636.82x = 8,453.46 × 2,349.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,636.82x = 19,857,684.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,857,684.75/5,636.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,522.85

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