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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,493.70, 8,245.16 and 2,376.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,493.70, 8,245.16 and 2,376.09 is: 3,566.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,493.70 : 8,245.16 = 2,376.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,493.70/8,245.16 = 2,376.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,493.70x = 8,245.16 × 2,376.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,493.70x = 19,591,239.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,591,239.25/5,493.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,566.13

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