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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,669.97, 8,503.65 and 2,160.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,669.97, 8,503.65 and 2,160.37 is: 3,240.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,669.97 : 8,503.65 = 2,160.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,669.97/8,503.65 = 2,160.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,669.97x = 8,503.65 × 2,160.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,669.97x = 18,371,040.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,371,040.98/5,669.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,240.06

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