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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,645.16, 8,466.84 and 2,359.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,645.16, 8,466.84 and 2,359.08 is: 3,538.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,645.16 : 8,466.84 = 2,359.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,645.16/8,466.84 = 2,359.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,645.16x = 8,466.84 × 2,359.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,645.16x = 19,973,952.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,973,952.91/5,645.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,538.24

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