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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,651.42, 8,475.60 and 2,363.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,651.42, 8,475.60 and 2,363.83 is: 3,545.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,651.42 : 8,475.60 = 2,363.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,651.42/8,475.60 = 2,363.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,651.42x = 8,475.60 × 2,363.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,651.42x = 20,034,835.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,034,835.17/5,651.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,545.10

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