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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,652.91, 8,477.85 and 2,365.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,652.91, 8,477.85 and 2,365.33 is: 3,547.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,652.91 : 8,477.85 = 2,365.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,652.91/8,477.85 = 2,365.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,652.91x = 8,477.85 × 2,365.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,652.91x = 20,052,912.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,052,912.94/5,652.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,547.36

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