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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,670.92, 8,507.52 and 2,208.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,670.92, 8,507.52 and 2,208.14 is: 3,312.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,670.92 : 8,507.52 = 2,208.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,670.92/8,507.52 = 2,208.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,670.92x = 8,507.52 × 2,208.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,670.92x = 18,785,795.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,785,795.21/5,670.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,312.65

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