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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,663.34, 8,492.25 and 2,375.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,663.34, 8,492.25 and 2,375.55 is: 3,562.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,663.34 : 8,492.25 = 2,375.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,663.34/8,492.25 = 2,375.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,663.34x = 8,492.25 × 2,375.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,663.34x = 20,173,764.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,173,764.49/5,663.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,562.17

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