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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,661.41, 8,488.87 and 2,371.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,661.41, 8,488.87 and 2,371.73 is: 3,556.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,661.41 : 8,488.87 = 2,371.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,661.41/8,488.87 = 2,371.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,661.41x = 8,488.87 × 2,371.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,661.41x = 20,133,259.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,133,259.27/5,661.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,556.23

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