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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,650.41, 8,474.10 and 2,362.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,650.41, 8,474.10 and 2,362.83 is: 3,543.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,650.41 : 8,474.10 = 2,362.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,650.41/8,474.10 = 2,362.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,650.41x = 8,474.10 × 2,362.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,650.41x = 20,022,857.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,022,857.70/5,650.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,543.61

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