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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,663.42, 8,495.89 and 2,375.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,663.42, 8,495.89 and 2,375.73 is: 3,563.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,663.42 : 8,495.89 = 2,375.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,663.42/8,495.89 = 2,375.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,663.42x = 8,495.89 × 2,375.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,663.42x = 20,183,934.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,183,934.81/5,663.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,563.91

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