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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,669.74, 8,501.26 and 2,160.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,669.74, 8,501.26 and 2,160.02 is: 3,238.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,669.74 : 8,501.26 = 2,160.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,669.74/8,501.26 = 2,160.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,669.74x = 8,501.26 × 2,160.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,669.74x = 18,362,891.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,362,891.63/5,669.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,238.75

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