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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,630.71, 8,446.43 and 2,167.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,630.71, 8,446.43 and 2,167.96 is: 3,252.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,630.71 : 8,446.43 = 2,167.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,630.71/8,446.43 = 2,167.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,630.71x = 8,446.43 × 2,167.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,630.71x = 18,311,522.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,311,522.38/5,630.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,252.08

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