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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,671.75, 8,507.63 and 2,211.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,671.75, 8,507.63 and 2,211.43 is: 3,317.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,671.75 : 8,507.63 = 2,211.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,671.75/8,507.63 = 2,211.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,671.75x = 8,507.63 × 2,211.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,671.75x = 18,814,028.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,814,028.21/5,671.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,317.15

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