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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,843.44, 8,764.62 and 2,332.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,843.44, 8,764.62 and 2,332.52 is: 3,498.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,843.44 : 8,764.62 = 2,332.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,843.44/8,764.62 = 2,332.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,843.44x = 8,764.62 × 2,332.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,843.44x = 20,443,651.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,443,651.44/5,843.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,498.56

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