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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,650.05, 8,471.74 and 2,317.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,650.05, 8,471.74 and 2,317.31 is: 3,474.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,650.05 : 8,471.74 = 2,317.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,650.05/8,471.74 = 2,317.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,650.05x = 8,471.74 × 2,317.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,650.05x = 19,631,635.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,631,635.78/5,650.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,474.59

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