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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,670.88, 8,506.33 and 1,510.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,670.88, 8,506.33 and 1,510.67 is: 2,266.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,670.88 : 8,506.33 = 1,510.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,670.88/8,506.33 = 1,510.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,670.88x = 8,506.33 × 1,510.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,670.88x = 12,850,275.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,850,275.03/5,670.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,266.01

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