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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,664.49, 8,495.38 and 2,377.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,664.49, 8,495.38 and 2,377.65 is: 3,565.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,664.49 : 8,495.38 = 2,377.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,664.49/8,495.38 = 2,377.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,664.49x = 8,495.38 × 2,377.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,664.49x = 20,199,040.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,199,040.26/5,664.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,565.91

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