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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,642.76, 8,463.98 and 2,355.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,642.76, 8,463.98 and 2,355.78 is: 3,533.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,642.76 : 8,463.98 = 2,355.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,642.76/8,463.98 = 2,355.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,642.76x = 8,463.98 × 2,355.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,642.76x = 19,939,274.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,939,274.80/5,642.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,533.60

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