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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,664.42, 8,497.39 and 2,376.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,664.42, 8,497.39 and 2,376.73 is: 3,565.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,664.42 : 8,497.39 = 2,376.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,664.42/8,497.39 = 2,376.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,664.42x = 8,497.39 × 2,376.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,664.42x = 20,196,001.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,196,001.73/5,664.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,565.41

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