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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,650.32, 8,475.48 and 2,364.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,650.32, 8,475.48 and 2,364.96 is: 3,547.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,650.32 : 8,475.48 = 2,364.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,650.32/8,475.48 = 2,364.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,650.32x = 8,475.48 × 2,364.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,650.32x = 20,044,171.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,044,171.18/5,650.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,547.44

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