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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,650.29, 8,478.75 and 2,363.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,650.29, 8,478.75 and 2,363.13 is: 3,546.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,650.29 : 8,478.75 = 2,363.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,650.29/8,478.75 = 2,363.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,650.29x = 8,478.75 × 2,363.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,650.29x = 20,036,388.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,036,388.49/5,650.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,546.08

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