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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,666.74, 8,496.75 and 2,157.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,666.74, 8,496.75 and 2,157.01 is: 3,234.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,666.74 : 8,496.75 = 2,157.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,666.74/8,496.75 = 2,157.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,666.74x = 8,496.75 × 2,157.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,666.74x = 18,327,574.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,327,574.72/5,666.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,234.24

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