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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,669.25, 8,503.83 and 2,206.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,669.25, 8,503.83 and 2,206.50 is: 3,309.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,669.25 : 8,503.83 = 2,206.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,669.25/8,503.83 = 2,206.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,669.25x = 8,503.83 × 2,206.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,669.25x = 18,763,700.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,763,700.90/5,669.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,309.73

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