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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,664.25, 8,501.78 and 2,376.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,664.25, 8,501.78 and 2,376.46 is: 3,566.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,664.25 : 8,501.78 = 2,376.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,664.25/8,501.78 = 2,376.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,664.25x = 8,501.78 × 2,376.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,664.25x = 20,204,140.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,204,140.10/5,664.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,566.96

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