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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,669.34, 8,497.80 and 2,384.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,669.34, 8,497.80 and 2,384.52 is: 3,574.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,669.34 : 8,497.80 = 2,384.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,669.34/8,497.80 = 2,384.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,669.34x = 8,497.80 × 2,384.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,669.34x = 20,263,174.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,263,174.06/5,669.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,574.17

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