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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,650.22, 8,472.15 and 2,317.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,650.22, 8,472.15 and 2,317.55 is: 3,475.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,650.22 : 8,472.15 = 2,317.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,650.22/8,472.15 = 2,317.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,650.22x = 8,472.15 × 2,317.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,650.22x = 19,634,631.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,634,631.23/5,650.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,475.02

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