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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,663.60, 8,496.76 and 2,376.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,663.60, 8,496.76 and 2,376.94 is: 3,565.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,663.60 : 8,496.76 = 2,376.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,663.60/8,496.76 = 2,376.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,663.60x = 8,496.76 × 2,376.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,663.60x = 20,196,288.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,196,288.71/5,663.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,565.98

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