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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,652.31, 8,479.19 and 2,363.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,652.31, 8,479.19 and 2,363.35 is: 3,545.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,652.31 : 8,479.19 = 2,363.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,652.31/8,479.19 = 2,363.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,652.31x = 8,479.19 × 2,363.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,652.31x = 20,039,293.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,039,293.69/5,652.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,545.33

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