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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,670.98, 8,504.04 and 2,207.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,670.98, 8,504.04 and 2,207.42 is: 3,310.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,670.98 : 8,504.04 = 2,207.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,670.98/8,504.04 = 2,207.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,670.98x = 8,504.04 × 2,207.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,670.98x = 18,771,987.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,771,987.98/5,670.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,310.18

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