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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,651.56, 8,475.80 and 2,364.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,651.56, 8,475.80 and 2,364.12 is: 3,545.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,651.56 : 8,475.80 = 2,364.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,651.56/8,475.80 = 2,364.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,651.56x = 8,475.80 × 2,364.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,651.56x = 20,037,808.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,037,808.30/5,651.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,545.54

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