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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,663.49, 8,493.89 and 2,376.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,663.49, 8,493.89 and 2,376.65 is: 3,564.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,663.49 : 8,493.89 = 2,376.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,663.49/8,493.89 = 2,376.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,663.49x = 8,493.89 × 2,376.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,663.49x = 20,186,949.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,186,949.32/5,663.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,564.40

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