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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,674.77, 8,513.24 and 2,211.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,674.77, 8,513.24 and 2,211.75 is: 3,318.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,674.77 : 8,513.24 = 2,211.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,674.77/8,513.24 = 2,211.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,674.77x = 8,513.24 × 2,211.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,674.77x = 18,829,147.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,829,147.51/5,674.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,318.05

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