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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,663.48, 8,496.42 and 2,374.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,663.48, 8,496.42 and 2,374.67 is: 3,562.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,663.48 : 8,496.42 = 2,374.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,663.48/8,496.42 = 2,374.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,663.48x = 8,496.42 × 2,374.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,663.48x = 20,176,151.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,176,151.20/5,663.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,562.50

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