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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,644.74, 8,464.23 and 2,356.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,644.74, 8,464.23 and 2,356.95 is: 3,534.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,644.74 : 8,464.23 = 2,356.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,644.74/8,464.23 = 2,356.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,644.74x = 8,464.23 × 2,356.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,644.74x = 19,949,766.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,949,766.90/5,644.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,534.22

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