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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,644.67, 8,467.04 and 2,314.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,644.67, 8,467.04 and 2,314.74 is: 3,472.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,644.67 : 8,467.04 = 2,314.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,644.67/8,467.04 = 2,314.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,644.67x = 8,467.04 × 2,314.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,644.67x = 19,598,984.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,598,984.60/5,644.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,472.13

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