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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,664.26, 8,497.91 and 2,376.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,664.26, 8,497.91 and 2,376.47 is: 3,565.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,664.26 : 8,497.91 = 2,376.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,664.26/8,497.91 = 2,376.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,664.26x = 8,497.91 × 2,376.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,664.26x = 20,194,982.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,194,982.72/5,664.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,565.34

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