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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,664.41, 8,496.77 and 1,916.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,664.41, 8,496.77 and 1,916.43 is: 2,874.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,664.41 : 8,496.77 = 1,916.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,664.41/8,496.77 = 1,916.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,664.41x = 8,496.77 × 1,916.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,664.41x = 16,283,511.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,283,511.35/5,664.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,874.71

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