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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,652.55, 8,480.04 and 2,363.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,652.55, 8,480.04 and 2,363.95 is: 3,546.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,652.55 : 8,480.04 = 2,363.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,652.55/8,480.04 = 2,363.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,652.55x = 8,480.04 × 2,363.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,652.55x = 20,046,390.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,046,390.56/5,652.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,546.43

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