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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,668.88, 8,501.67 and 2,381.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,668.88, 8,501.67 and 2,381.90 is: 3,572.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,668.88 : 8,501.67 = 2,381.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,668.88/8,501.67 = 2,381.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,668.88x = 8,501.67 × 2,381.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,668.88x = 20,250,085.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,250,085.26/5,668.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,572.15

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