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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,662.73, 8,485.43 and 2,374.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,662.73, 8,485.43 and 2,374.03 is: 3,557.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,662.73 : 8,485.43 = 2,374.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,662.73/8,485.43 = 2,374.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,662.73x = 8,485.43 × 2,374.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,662.73x = 20,144,665.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,144,665.38/5,662.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,557.41

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