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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,650.44, 8,474.62 and 2,362.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,650.44, 8,474.62 and 2,362.65 is: 3,543.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,650.44 : 8,474.62 = 2,362.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,650.44/8,474.62 = 2,362.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,650.44x = 8,474.62 × 2,362.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,650.44x = 20,022,560.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,022,560.94/5,650.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,543.54

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