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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,665.23, 8,495.08 and 2,377.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,665.23, 8,495.08 and 2,377.44 is: 3,565.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,665.23 : 8,495.08 = 2,377.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,665.23/8,495.08 = 2,377.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,665.23x = 8,495.08 × 2,377.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,665.23x = 20,196,543.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,196,543.00/5,665.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,565.00

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