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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,667.76, 8,501.65 and 2,156.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,667.76, 8,501.65 and 2,156.96 is: 3,235.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,667.76 : 8,501.65 = 2,156.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,667.76/8,501.65 = 2,156.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,667.76x = 8,501.65 × 2,156.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,667.76x = 18,337,718.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,337,718.98/5,667.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,235.44

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