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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,642.04, 8,465.18 and 2,354.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,642.04, 8,465.18 and 2,354.84 is: 3,533.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,642.04 : 8,465.18 = 2,354.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,642.04/8,465.18 = 2,354.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,642.04x = 8,465.18 × 2,354.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,642.04x = 19,934,144.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,934,144.47/5,642.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,533.14

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