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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,669.98, 8,503.08 and 2,382.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,669.98, 8,503.08 and 2,382.46 is: 3,572.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,669.98 : 8,503.08 = 2,382.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,669.98/8,503.08 = 2,382.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,669.98x = 8,503.08 × 2,382.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,669.98x = 20,258,242.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,258,242.02/5,669.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,572.89

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