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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,667.02, 8,501.61 and 2,204

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,667.02, 8,501.61 and 2,204 is: 3,306.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,667.02 : 8,501.61 = 2,204 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,667.02/8,501.61 = 2,204/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,667.02x = 8,501.61 × 2,204
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,667.02x = 18,737,548.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,737,548.44/5,667.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,306.42

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