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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,658.26, 8,483.13 and 2,372.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,658.26, 8,483.13 and 2,372.29 is: 3,556.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,658.26 : 8,483.13 = 2,372.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,658.26/8,483.13 = 2,372.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,658.26x = 8,483.13 × 2,372.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,658.26x = 20,124,423.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,124,423.26/5,658.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,556.65

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