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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,644.47, 8,467.50 and 2,356.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,644.47, 8,467.50 and 2,356.82 is: 3,535.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,644.47 : 8,467.50 = 2,356.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,644.47/8,467.50 = 2,356.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,644.47x = 8,467.50 × 2,356.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,644.47x = 19,956,373.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,956,373.35/5,644.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,535.56

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