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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,664.15, 8,499.54 and 2,376.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,664.15, 8,499.54 and 2,376.96 is: 3,566.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,664.15 : 8,499.54 = 2,376.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,664.15/8,499.54 = 2,376.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,664.15x = 8,499.54 × 2,376.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,664.15x = 20,203,066.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,203,066.60/5,664.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,566.83

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