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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,663.28, 8,496.14 and 2,374.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,663.28, 8,496.14 and 2,374.49 is: 3,562.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,663.28 : 8,496.14 = 2,374.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,663.28/8,496.14 = 2,374.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,663.28x = 8,496.14 × 2,374.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,663.28x = 20,173,945.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,173,945.12/5,663.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,562.24

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