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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,660.06, 8,487.32 and 2,327.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,660.06, 8,487.32 and 2,327.72 is: 3,490.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,660.06 : 8,487.32 = 2,327.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,660.06/8,487.32 = 2,327.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,660.06x = 8,487.32 × 2,327.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,660.06x = 19,756,050.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,756,050.44/5,660.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,490.43

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