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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,660.36, 8,490.93 and 2,370.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,660.36, 8,490.93 and 2,370.14 is: 3,555.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,660.36 : 8,490.93 = 2,370.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,660.36/8,490.93 = 2,370.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,660.36x = 8,490.93 × 2,370.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,660.36x = 20,124,692.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,124,692.83/5,660.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,555.37

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