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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,637.70, 8,451.97 and 2,353.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,637.70, 8,451.97 and 2,353.24 is: 3,527.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,637.70 : 8,451.97 = 2,353.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,637.70/8,451.97 = 2,353.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,637.70x = 8,451.97 × 2,353.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,637.70x = 19,889,513.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,889,513.88/5,637.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,527.95

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