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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,670.89, 8,506.31 and 1,510.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,670.89, 8,506.31 and 1,510.89 is: 2,266.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,670.89 : 8,506.31 = 1,510.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,670.89/8,506.31 = 1,510.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,670.89x = 8,506.31 × 1,510.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,670.89x = 12,852,091.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,852,091.16/5,670.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,266.33

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