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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,670.80, 8,509.48 and 2,383.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,670.80, 8,509.48 and 2,383.60 is: 3,576.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,670.80 : 8,509.48 = 2,383.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,670.80/8,509.48 = 2,383.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,670.80x = 8,509.48 × 2,383.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,670.80x = 20,283,196.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,283,196.53/5,670.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,576.78

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