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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,665.05, 8,497.58 and 2,377.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,665.05, 8,497.58 and 2,377.26 is: 3,565.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,665.05 : 8,497.58 = 2,377.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,665.05/8,497.58 = 2,377.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,665.05x = 8,497.58 × 2,377.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,665.05x = 20,200,945.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,200,945.14/5,665.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,565.89

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