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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,670.36, 8,503.64 and 2,382.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,670.36, 8,503.64 and 2,382.84 is: 3,573.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,670.36 : 8,503.64 = 2,382.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,670.36/8,503.64 = 2,382.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,670.36x = 8,503.64 × 2,382.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,670.36x = 20,262,813.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,262,813.54/5,670.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,573.46

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