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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,667.93, 8,501.61 and 2,377.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,667.93, 8,501.61 and 2,377.11 is: 3,565.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,667.93 : 8,501.61 = 2,377.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,667.93/8,501.61 = 2,377.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,667.93x = 8,501.61 × 2,377.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,667.93x = 20,209,262.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,209,262.15/5,667.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,565.55

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