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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,663.04, 8,494.50 and 2,376

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,663.04, 8,494.50 and 2,376 is: 3,563.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,663.04 : 8,494.50 = 2,376 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,663.04/8,494.50 = 2,376/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,663.04x = 8,494.50 × 2,376
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,663.04x = 20,182,932
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,182,932/5,663.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,563.97

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