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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,664.09, 8,493.40 and 2,376.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,664.09, 8,493.40 and 2,376.30 is: 3,563.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,664.09 : 8,493.40 = 2,376.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,664.09/8,493.40 = 2,376.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,664.09x = 8,493.40 × 2,376.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,664.09x = 20,182,866.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,182,866.42/5,664.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,563.30

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