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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,671.68, 8,507.52 and 2,204.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,671.68, 8,507.52 and 2,204.88 is: 3,307.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,671.68 : 8,507.52 = 2,204.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,671.68/8,507.52 = 2,204.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,671.68x = 8,507.52 × 2,204.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,671.68x = 18,758,060.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,758,060.70/5,671.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,307.32

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