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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,649.94, 8,473.36 and 2,362.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,649.94, 8,473.36 and 2,362.49 is: 3,543.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,649.94 : 8,473.36 = 2,362.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,649.94/8,473.36 = 2,362.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,649.94x = 8,473.36 × 2,362.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,649.94x = 20,018,228.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,018,228.27/5,649.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,543.09

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