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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,652.04, 8,476.52 and 2,364.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,652.04, 8,476.52 and 2,364.44 is: 3,546.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,652.04 : 8,476.52 = 2,364.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,652.04/8,476.52 = 2,364.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,652.04x = 8,476.52 × 2,364.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,652.04x = 20,042,222.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,042,222.95/5,652.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,546.02

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