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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,670.98, 8,505.68 and 1,510.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,670.98, 8,505.68 and 1,510.62 is: 2,265.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,670.98 : 8,505.68 = 1,510.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,670.98/8,505.68 = 1,510.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,670.98x = 8,505.68 × 1,510.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,670.98x = 12,848,850.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,848,850.32/5,670.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,265.72

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