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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,668.43, 8,501.22 and 2,383.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,668.43, 8,501.22 and 2,383.88 is: 3,575.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,668.43 : 8,501.22 = 2,383.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,668.43/8,501.22 = 2,383.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,668.43x = 8,501.22 × 2,383.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,668.43x = 20,265,845.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,265,845.83/5,668.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,575.22

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