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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,695.41, 8,544.77 and 2,363.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,695.41, 8,544.77 and 2,363.04 is: 3,545.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,695.41 : 8,544.77 = 2,363.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,695.41/8,544.77 = 2,363.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,695.41x = 8,544.77 × 2,363.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,695.41x = 20,191,621.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,191,621.49/5,695.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,545.24

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