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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,643.54, 8,463.42 and 2,356.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,643.54, 8,463.42 and 2,356.02 is: 3,533.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,643.54 : 8,463.42 = 2,356.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,643.54/8,463.42 = 2,356.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,643.54x = 8,463.42 × 2,356.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,643.54x = 19,939,986.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,939,986.79/5,643.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,533.24

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