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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,670.32, 8,504.11 and 2,160.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,670.32, 8,504.11 and 2,160.18 is: 3,239.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,670.32 : 8,504.11 = 2,160.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,670.32/8,504.11 = 2,160.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,670.32x = 8,504.11 × 2,160.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,670.32x = 18,370,408.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,370,408.34/5,670.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,239.75

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