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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,651.96, 8,474.43 and 2,361.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,651.96, 8,474.43 and 2,361.02 is: 3,540.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,651.96 : 8,474.43 = 2,361.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,651.96/8,474.43 = 2,361.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,651.96x = 8,474.43 × 2,361.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,651.96x = 20,008,298.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,008,298.72/5,651.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,540.06

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