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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,637.76, 8,451.12 and 2,353.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,637.76, 8,451.12 and 2,353.12 is: 3,527.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,637.76 : 8,451.12 = 2,353.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,637.76/8,451.12 = 2,353.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,637.76x = 8,451.12 × 2,353.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,637.76x = 19,886,499.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,886,499.49/5,637.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,527.38

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