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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,662.08, 8,496.80 and 2,014.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,662.08, 8,496.80 and 2,014.08 is: 3,022.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,662.08 : 8,496.80 = 2,014.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,662.08/8,496.80 = 2,014.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,662.08x = 8,496.80 × 2,014.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,662.08x = 17,113,234.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,113,234.94/5,662.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,022.43

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