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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,650.44, 8,469.59 and 2,361.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,650.44, 8,469.59 and 2,361.84 is: 3,540.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,650.44 : 8,469.59 = 2,361.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,650.44/8,469.59 = 2,361.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,650.44x = 8,469.59 × 2,361.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,650.44x = 20,003,804.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,003,804.64/5,650.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,540.22

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