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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,655.66, 8,483.69 and 2,364.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,655.66, 8,483.69 and 2,364.22 is: 3,546.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,655.66 : 8,483.69 = 2,364.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,655.66/8,483.69 = 2,364.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,655.66x = 8,483.69 × 2,364.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,655.66x = 20,057,309.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,057,309.57/5,655.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,546.41

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