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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,674.01, 8,511.90 and 2,388.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,674.01, 8,511.90 and 2,388.03 is: 3,582.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,674.01 : 8,511.90 = 2,388.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,674.01/8,511.90 = 2,388.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,674.01x = 8,511.90 × 2,388.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,674.01x = 20,326,672.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,326,672.56/5,674.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,582.42

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