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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,668.44, 8,496.90 and 2,383.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,668.44, 8,496.90 and 2,383.56 is: 3,572.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,668.44 : 8,496.90 = 2,383.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,668.44/8,496.90 = 2,383.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,668.44x = 8,496.90 × 2,383.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,668.44x = 20,252,870.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,252,870.96/5,668.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,572.92

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