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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,673.53, 8,504.55 and 2,162.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,673.53, 8,504.55 and 2,162.66 is: 3,241.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,673.53 : 8,504.55 = 2,162.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,673.53/8,504.55 = 2,162.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,673.53x = 8,504.55 × 2,162.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,673.53x = 18,392,407.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,392,407.58/5,673.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,241.80

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