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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,667.44, 8,495.40 and 2,382.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,667.44, 8,495.40 and 2,382.56 is: 3,571.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,667.44 : 8,495.40 = 2,382.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,667.44/8,495.40 = 2,382.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,667.44x = 8,495.40 × 2,382.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,667.44x = 20,240,800.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,240,800.22/5,667.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,571.42

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