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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,668.02, 8,493.37 and 2,379.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,668.02, 8,493.37 and 2,379.31 is: 3,565.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,668.02 : 8,493.37 = 2,379.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,668.02/8,493.37 = 2,379.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,668.02x = 8,493.37 × 2,379.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,668.02x = 20,208,332.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,208,332.99/5,668.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,565.32

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