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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,668.98, 8,505.32 and 2,382.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,668.98, 8,505.32 and 2,382.99 is: 3,575.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,668.98 : 8,505.32 = 2,382.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,668.98/8,505.32 = 2,382.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,668.98x = 8,505.32 × 2,382.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,668.98x = 20,268,080.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,268,080.59/5,668.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,575.26

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