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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,655.34, 8,476.80 and 2,370.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,655.34, 8,476.80 and 2,370.52 is: 3,553.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,655.34 : 8,476.80 = 2,370.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,655.34/8,476.80 = 2,370.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,655.34x = 8,476.80 × 2,370.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,655.34x = 20,094,423.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,094,423.94/5,655.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,553.18

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