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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,664.04, 8,493.32 and 2,376.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,664.04, 8,493.32 and 2,376.25 is: 3,563.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,664.04 : 8,493.32 = 2,376.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,664.04/8,493.32 = 2,376.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,664.04x = 8,493.32 × 2,376.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,664.04x = 20,182,236.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,182,236.36/5,664.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,563.22

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