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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,670.01, 8,504.27 and 2,159.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,670.01, 8,504.27 and 2,159.06 is: 3,238.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,670.01 : 8,504.27 = 2,159.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,670.01/8,504.27 = 2,159.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,670.01x = 8,504.27 × 2,159.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,670.01x = 18,361,218.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,361,218.39/5,670.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,238.31

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