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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,650.66, 8,476.19 and 2,359.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,650.66, 8,476.19 and 2,359.22 is: 3,538.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,650.66 : 8,476.19 = 2,359.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,650.66/8,476.19 = 2,359.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,650.66x = 8,476.19 × 2,359.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,650.66x = 19,997,185.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,997,185.18/5,650.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,538.91

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