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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,671.67, 8,507.51 and 2,208.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,671.67, 8,507.51 and 2,208.92 is: 3,313.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,671.67 : 8,507.51 = 2,208.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,671.67/8,507.51 = 2,208.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,671.67x = 8,507.51 × 2,208.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,671.67x = 18,792,423.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,792,423.97/5,671.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,313.38

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