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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,668.52, 8,503.86 and 2,205.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,668.52, 8,503.86 and 2,205.52 is: 3,308.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,668.52 : 8,503.86 = 2,205.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,668.52/8,503.86 = 2,205.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,668.52x = 8,503.86 × 2,205.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,668.52x = 18,755,433.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,755,433.31/5,668.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,308.70

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