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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,666.63, 8,491.29 and 2,377.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,666.63, 8,491.29 and 2,377.93 is: 3,563.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,666.63 : 8,491.29 = 2,377.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,666.63/8,491.29 = 2,377.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,666.63x = 8,491.29 × 2,377.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,666.63x = 20,191,703.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,191,703.84/5,666.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,563.26

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