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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,650.52, 8,475.78 and 2,361.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,650.52, 8,475.78 and 2,361.56 is: 3,542.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,650.52 : 8,475.78 = 2,361.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,650.52/8,475.78 = 2,361.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,650.52x = 8,475.78 × 2,361.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,650.52x = 20,016,063.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,016,063.02/5,650.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,542.34

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