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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,669.76, 8,505.28 and 2,382.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,669.76, 8,505.28 and 2,382.24 is: 3,573.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,669.76 : 8,505.28 = 2,382.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,669.76/8,505.28 = 2,382.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,669.76x = 8,505.28 × 2,382.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,669.76x = 20,261,618.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,261,618.23/5,669.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,573.63

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