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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,670.14, 8,499.51 and 2,159.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,670.14, 8,499.51 and 2,159.24 is: 3,236.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,670.14 : 8,499.51 = 2,159.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,670.14/8,499.51 = 2,159.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,670.14x = 8,499.51 × 2,159.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,670.14x = 18,352,439.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,352,439.47/5,670.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,236.68

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