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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,672.11, 8,508.17 and 2,209.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,672.11, 8,508.17 and 2,209.36 is: 3,314.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,672.11 : 8,508.17 = 2,209.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,672.11/8,508.17 = 2,209.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,672.11x = 8,508.17 × 2,209.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,672.11x = 18,797,610.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,797,610.47/5,672.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,314.04

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