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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,668.48, 8,501.43 and 2,157.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,668.48, 8,501.43 and 2,157.24 is: 3,235.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,668.48 : 8,501.43 = 2,157.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,668.48/8,501.43 = 2,157.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,668.48x = 8,501.43 × 2,157.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,668.48x = 18,339,624.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,339,624.85/5,668.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,235.37

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