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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,670.81, 8,508.65 and 2,384.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,670.81, 8,508.65 and 2,384.64 is: 3,577.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,670.81 : 8,508.65 = 2,384.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,670.81/8,508.65 = 2,384.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,670.81x = 8,508.65 × 2,384.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,670.81x = 20,290,055.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,290,055.21/5,670.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,577.98

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