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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,646.93, 8,470.40 and 2,358.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,646.93, 8,470.40 and 2,358.23 is: 3,537.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,646.93 : 8,470.40 = 2,358.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,646.93/8,470.40 = 2,358.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,646.93x = 8,470.40 × 2,358.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,646.93x = 19,975,151.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,975,151.39/5,646.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,537.35

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