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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,669.70, 8,506.38 and 2,551.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,669.70, 8,506.38 and 2,551.38 is: 3,827.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,669.70 : 8,506.38 = 2,551.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,669.70/8,506.38 = 2,551.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,669.70x = 8,506.38 × 2,551.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,669.70x = 21,703,007.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,703,007.80/5,669.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,827.89

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