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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,646.84, 8,466.91 and 2,314.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,646.84, 8,466.91 and 2,314.09 is: 3,469.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,646.84 : 8,466.91 = 2,314.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,646.84/8,466.91 = 2,314.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,646.84x = 8,466.91 × 2,314.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,646.84x = 19,593,191.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,593,191.76/5,646.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,469.76

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