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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,662.53, 8,497.10 and 2,375.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,662.53, 8,497.10 and 2,375.34 is: 3,564.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,662.53 : 8,497.10 = 2,375.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,662.53/8,497.10 = 2,375.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,662.53x = 8,497.10 × 2,375.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,662.53x = 20,183,501.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,183,501.51/5,662.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,564.40

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