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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,644.53, 8,467.20 and 2,357.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,644.53, 8,467.20 and 2,357.96 is: 3,537.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,644.53 : 8,467.20 = 2,357.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,644.53/8,467.20 = 2,357.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,644.53x = 8,467.20 × 2,357.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,644.53x = 19,965,276.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,965,276.58/5,644.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,537.10

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