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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,673.65, 8,501.81 and 2,384.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,673.65, 8,501.81 and 2,384.94 is: 3,573.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,673.65 : 8,501.81 = 2,384.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,673.65/8,501.81 = 2,384.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,673.65x = 8,501.81 × 2,384.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,673.65x = 20,276,294.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,276,294.82/5,673.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,573.77

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