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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,670.79, 8,504.30 and 2,383.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,670.79, 8,504.30 and 2,383.27 is: 3,574.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,670.79 : 8,504.30 = 2,383.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,670.79/8,504.30 = 2,383.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,670.79x = 8,504.30 × 2,383.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,670.79x = 20,268,031.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,268,031.14/5,670.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,574.11

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