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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,660.09, 8,493.44 and 2,372.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,660.09, 8,493.44 and 2,372.91 is: 3,560.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,660.09 : 8,493.44 = 2,372.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,660.09/8,493.44 = 2,372.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,660.09x = 8,493.44 × 2,372.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,660.09x = 20,154,168.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,154,168.71/5,660.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,560.75

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