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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,669.79, 8,502.80 and 2,382.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,669.79, 8,502.80 and 2,382.27 is: 3,572.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,669.79 : 8,502.80 = 2,382.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,669.79/8,502.80 = 2,382.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,669.79x = 8,502.80 × 2,382.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,669.79x = 20,255,953.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,255,953.44/5,669.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,572.61

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