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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,637.54, 8,458.47 and 2,349.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,637.54, 8,458.47 and 2,349.75 is: 3,525.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,637.54 : 8,458.47 = 2,349.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,637.54/8,458.47 = 2,349.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,637.54x = 8,458.47 × 2,349.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,637.54x = 19,875,289.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,875,289.88/5,637.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,525.53

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