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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,636.99, 8,456.26 and 2,349.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,636.99, 8,456.26 and 2,349.32 is: 3,524.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,636.99 : 8,456.26 = 2,349.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,636.99/8,456.26 = 2,349.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,636.99x = 8,456.26 × 2,349.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,636.99x = 19,866,412.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,866,412.59/5,636.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,524.29

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