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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,651.70, 8,473.90 and 2,363.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,651.70, 8,473.90 and 2,363.92 is: 3,544.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,651.70 : 8,473.90 = 2,363.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,651.70/8,473.90 = 2,363.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,651.70x = 8,473.90 × 2,363.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,651.70x = 20,031,621.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,031,621.69/5,651.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,544.35

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