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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,660.59, 8,494.19 and 2,373.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,660.59, 8,494.19 and 2,373.41 is: 3,561.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,660.59 : 8,494.19 = 2,373.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,660.59/8,494.19 = 2,373.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,660.59x = 8,494.19 × 2,373.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,660.59x = 20,160,195.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,160,195.49/5,660.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,561.50

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