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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,639.47, 8,456.61 and 2,350.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,639.47, 8,456.61 and 2,350.60 is: 3,524.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,639.47 : 8,456.61 = 2,350.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,639.47/8,456.61 = 2,350.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,639.47x = 8,456.61 × 2,350.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,639.47x = 19,878,107.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,878,107.47/5,639.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,524.82

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