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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,644.04, 8,464.68 and 2,357.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,644.04, 8,464.68 and 2,357.15 is: 3,535.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,644.04 : 8,464.68 = 2,357.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,644.04/8,464.68 = 2,357.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,644.04x = 8,464.68 × 2,357.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,644.04x = 19,952,478.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,952,478.14/5,644.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,535.14

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