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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,644.91, 8,465.85 and 2,357.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,644.91, 8,465.85 and 2,357.33 is: 3,535.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,644.91 : 8,465.85 = 2,357.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,644.91/8,465.85 = 2,357.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,644.91x = 8,465.85 × 2,357.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,644.91x = 19,956,759.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,956,759.85/5,644.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,535.35

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