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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,660.16, 8,493.54 and 2,372.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,660.16, 8,493.54 and 2,372.96 is: 3,560.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,660.16 : 8,493.54 = 2,372.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,660.16/8,493.54 = 2,372.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,660.16x = 8,493.54 × 2,372.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,660.16x = 20,154,830.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,154,830.68/5,660.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,560.82

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