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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,650.94, 8,475.37 and 2,363.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,650.94, 8,475.37 and 2,363.15 is: 3,544.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,650.94 : 8,475.37 = 2,363.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,650.94/8,475.37 = 2,363.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,650.94x = 8,475.37 × 2,363.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,650.94x = 20,028,585.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,028,585.90/5,650.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,544.29

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