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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,651.91, 8,476.35 and 2,364.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,651.91, 8,476.35 and 2,364.33 is: 3,545.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,651.91 : 8,476.35 = 2,364.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,651.91/8,476.35 = 2,364.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,651.91x = 8,476.35 × 2,364.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,651.91x = 20,040,888.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,040,888.60/5,651.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,545.86

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