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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,667.51, 8,502.13 and 2,892.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,667.51, 8,502.13 and 2,892.67 is: 4,339.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,667.51 : 8,502.13 = 2,892.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,667.51/8,502.13 = 2,892.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,667.51x = 8,502.13 × 2,892.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,667.51x = 24,593,856.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,593,856.39/5,667.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,339.45

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