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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,641.65, 8,466.12 and 2,354.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,641.65, 8,466.12 and 2,354.67 is: 3,533.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,641.65 : 8,466.12 = 2,354.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,641.65/8,466.12 = 2,354.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,641.65x = 8,466.12 × 2,354.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,641.65x = 19,934,918.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,934,918.78/5,641.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,533.53

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