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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,616.66, 8,419.96 and 2,327.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,616.66, 8,419.96 and 2,327.65 is: 3,489.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,616.66 : 8,419.96 = 2,327.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,616.66/8,419.96 = 2,327.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,616.66x = 8,419.96 × 2,327.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,616.66x = 19,598,719.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,598,719.89/5,616.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,489.39

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