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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,662.36, 8,493.93 and 2,372.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,662.36, 8,493.93 and 2,372.14 is: 3,558.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,662.36 : 8,493.93 = 2,372.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,662.36/8,493.93 = 2,372.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,662.36x = 8,493.93 × 2,372.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,662.36x = 20,148,791.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,148,791.11/5,662.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,558.37

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