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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,670.72, 8,506.08 and 2,208.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,670.72, 8,506.08 and 2,208.78 is: 3,313.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,670.72 : 8,506.08 = 2,208.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,670.72/8,506.08 = 2,208.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,670.72x = 8,506.08 × 2,208.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,670.72x = 18,788,059.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,788,059.38/5,670.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,313.17

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