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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,670.32, 8,508.55 and 2,748.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,670.32, 8,508.55 and 2,748.62 is: 4,124.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,670.32 : 8,508.55 = 2,748.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,670.32/8,508.55 = 2,748.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,670.32x = 8,508.55 × 2,748.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,670.32x = 23,386,780.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,386,780.22/5,670.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,124.42

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