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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,644.37, 8,464.46 and 2,357.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,644.37, 8,464.46 and 2,357.69 is: 3,535.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,644.37 : 8,464.46 = 2,357.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,644.37/8,464.46 = 2,357.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,644.37x = 8,464.46 × 2,357.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,644.37x = 19,956,518.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,956,518.59/5,644.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,535.65

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