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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,670.86, 8,504.39 and 2,383.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,670.86, 8,504.39 and 2,383.34 is: 3,574.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,670.86 : 8,504.39 = 2,383.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,670.86/8,504.39 = 2,383.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,670.86x = 8,504.39 × 2,383.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,670.86x = 20,268,852.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,268,852.86/5,670.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,574.21

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