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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,645.23, 8,466.48 and 2,356.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,645.23, 8,466.48 and 2,356.54 is: 3,534.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,645.23 : 8,466.48 = 2,356.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,645.23/8,466.48 = 2,356.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,645.23x = 8,466.48 × 2,356.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,645.23x = 19,951,577.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,951,577.61/5,645.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,534.24

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