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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,650.16, 8,475.44 and 2,358.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,650.16, 8,475.44 and 2,358.72 is: 3,538.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,650.16 : 8,475.44 = 2,358.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,650.16/8,475.44 = 2,358.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,650.16x = 8,475.44 × 2,358.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,650.16x = 19,991,178.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,991,178.04/5,650.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,538.16

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