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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,664.35, 8,493.77 and 2,376.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,664.35, 8,493.77 and 2,376.56 is: 3,563.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,664.35 : 8,493.77 = 2,376.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,664.35/8,493.77 = 2,376.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,664.35x = 8,493.77 × 2,376.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,664.35x = 20,185,911.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,185,911.56/5,664.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,563.68

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