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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,651.52, 8,469.84 and 2,362.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,651.52, 8,469.84 and 2,362.68 is: 3,540.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,651.52 : 8,469.84 = 2,362.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,651.52/8,469.84 = 2,362.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,651.52x = 8,469.84 × 2,362.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,651.52x = 20,011,521.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,011,521.57/5,651.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,540.91

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