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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,655.93, 8,481.12 and 2,323.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,655.93, 8,481.12 and 2,323.58 is: 3,484.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,655.93 : 8,481.12 = 2,323.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,655.93/8,481.12 = 2,323.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,655.93x = 8,481.12 × 2,323.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,655.93x = 19,706,518.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,706,518.40/5,655.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,484.22

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