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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,666.63, 8,501.75 and 2,378.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,666.63, 8,501.75 and 2,378.84 is: 3,569.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,666.63 : 8,501.75 = 2,378.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,666.63/8,501.75 = 2,378.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,666.63x = 8,501.75 × 2,378.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,666.63x = 20,224,248.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,224,248.57/5,666.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,569.01

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