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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,669.92, 8,506.05 and 2,381.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,669.92, 8,506.05 and 2,381.08 is: 3,572.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,669.92 : 8,506.05 = 2,381.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,669.92/8,506.05 = 2,381.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,669.92x = 8,506.05 × 2,381.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,669.92x = 20,253,585.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,253,585.53/5,669.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,572.11

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