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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,652.42, 8,473.04 and 2,367.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,652.42, 8,473.04 and 2,367.78 is: 3,549.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,652.42 : 8,473.04 = 2,367.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,652.42/8,473.04 = 2,367.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,652.42x = 8,473.04 × 2,367.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,652.42x = 20,062,294.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,062,294.65/5,652.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,549.33

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