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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,651.55, 8,478.54 and 2,362.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,651.55, 8,478.54 and 2,362.95 is: 3,544.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,651.55 : 8,478.54 = 2,362.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,651.55/8,478.54 = 2,362.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,651.55x = 8,478.54 × 2,362.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,651.55x = 20,034,366.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,034,366.09/5,651.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,544.93

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