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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,663.24, 8,486.16 and 2,374.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,663.24, 8,486.16 and 2,374.52 is: 3,558.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,663.24 : 8,486.16 = 2,374.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,663.24/8,486.16 = 2,374.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,663.24x = 8,486.16 × 2,374.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,663.24x = 20,150,556.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,150,556.64/5,663.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,558.13

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