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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,651.88, 8,475.69 and 2,365.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,651.88, 8,475.69 and 2,365.20 is: 3,546.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,651.88 : 8,475.69 = 2,365.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,651.88/8,475.69 = 2,365.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,651.88x = 8,475.69 × 2,365.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,651.88x = 20,046,701.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,046,701.99/5,651.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,546.91

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