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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,647.90, 8,467.64 and 2,356.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,647.90, 8,467.64 and 2,356.32 is: 3,532.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,647.90 : 8,467.64 = 2,356.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,647.90/8,467.64 = 2,356.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,647.90x = 8,467.64 × 2,356.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,647.90x = 19,952,469.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,952,469.48/5,647.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,532.72

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