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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,668.90, 8,499.72 and 2,380.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,668.90, 8,499.72 and 2,380.30 is: 3,568.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,668.90 : 8,499.72 = 2,380.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,668.90/8,499.72 = 2,380.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,668.90x = 8,499.72 × 2,380.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,668.90x = 20,231,883.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,231,883.52/5,668.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,568.93

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