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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,660.61, 8,491.31 and 2,370.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,660.61, 8,491.31 and 2,370.39 is: 3,555.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,660.61 : 8,491.31 = 2,370.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,660.61/8,491.31 = 2,370.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,660.61x = 8,491.31 × 2,370.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,660.61x = 20,127,704.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,127,704.46/5,660.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,555.75

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