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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,663.59, 8,492.63 and 2,375.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,663.59, 8,492.63 and 2,375.80 is: 3,562.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,663.59 : 8,492.63 = 2,375.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,663.59/8,492.63 = 2,375.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,663.59x = 8,492.63 × 2,375.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,663.59x = 20,176,778.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,176,778.48/5,663.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,562.54

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