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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,672.17, 8,508.27 and 2,209.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,672.17, 8,508.27 and 2,209.42 is: 3,314.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,672.17 : 8,508.27 = 2,209.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,672.17/8,508.27 = 2,209.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,672.17x = 8,508.27 × 2,209.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,672.17x = 18,798,330.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,798,330.86/5,672.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,314.13

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