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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,663.23, 8,486.18 and 2,374.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,663.23, 8,486.18 and 2,374.53 is: 3,558.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,663.23 : 8,486.18 = 2,374.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,663.23/8,486.18 = 2,374.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,663.23x = 8,486.18 × 2,374.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,663.23x = 20,150,689.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,150,689.00/5,663.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,558.16

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