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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,660.16, 8,491.68 and 2,584.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,660.16, 8,491.68 and 2,584.32 is: 3,877.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,660.16 : 8,491.68 = 2,584.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,660.16/8,491.68 = 2,584.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,660.16x = 8,491.68 × 2,584.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,660.16x = 21,945,218.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,945,218.46/5,660.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,877.14

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