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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,659.56, 8,490.24 and 2,372.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,659.56, 8,490.24 and 2,372.40 is: 3,558.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,659.56 : 8,490.24 = 2,372.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,659.56/8,490.24 = 2,372.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,659.56x = 8,490.24 × 2,372.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,659.56x = 20,142,245.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,142,245.38/5,659.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,558.98

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