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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,655.63, 8,483.27 and 2,323.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,655.63, 8,483.27 and 2,323.76 is: 3,485.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,655.63 : 8,483.27 = 2,323.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,655.63/8,483.27 = 2,323.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,655.63x = 8,483.27 × 2,323.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,655.63x = 19,713,029.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,713,029.46/5,655.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,485.56

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