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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,662.10, 8,489.90 and 2,372.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,662.10, 8,489.90 and 2,372.42 is: 3,557.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,662.10 : 8,489.90 = 2,372.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,662.10/8,489.90 = 2,372.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,662.10x = 8,489.90 × 2,372.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,662.10x = 20,141,566.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,141,566.11/5,662.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,557.26

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