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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,661.59, 8,489.65 and 2,373.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,661.59, 8,489.65 and 2,373.80 is: 3,559.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,661.59 : 8,489.65 = 2,373.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,661.59/8,489.65 = 2,373.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,661.59x = 8,489.65 × 2,373.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,661.59x = 20,152,734.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,152,734.99/5,661.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,559.55

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