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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,669.46, 8,504.91 and 2,204.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,669.46, 8,504.91 and 2,204.82 is: 3,307.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,669.46 : 8,504.91 = 2,204.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,669.46/8,504.91 = 2,204.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,669.46x = 8,504.91 × 2,204.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,669.46x = 18,751,795.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,751,795.67/5,669.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,307.51

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