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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,670.29, 8,503.55 and 2,382.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,670.29, 8,503.55 and 2,382.77 is: 3,573.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,670.29 : 8,503.55 = 2,382.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,670.29/8,503.55 = 2,382.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,670.29x = 8,503.55 × 2,382.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,670.29x = 20,261,991.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,261,991.92/5,670.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,573.36

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