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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,637.82, 8,454.96 and 2,350.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,637.82, 8,454.96 and 2,350.06 is: 3,524.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,637.82 : 8,454.96 = 2,350.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,637.82/8,454.96 = 2,350.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,637.82x = 8,454.96 × 2,350.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,637.82x = 19,869,663.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,869,663.30/5,637.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,524.35

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