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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,660.02, 8,490.96 and 2,373.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,660.02, 8,490.96 and 2,373.36 is: 3,560.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,660.02 : 8,490.96 = 2,373.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,660.02/8,490.96 = 2,373.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,660.02x = 8,490.96 × 2,373.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,660.02x = 20,152,104.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,152,104.83/5,660.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,560.43

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