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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,675.66, 8,507.61 and 2,164.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,675.66, 8,507.61 and 2,164.73 is: 3,244.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,675.66 : 8,507.61 = 2,164.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,675.66/8,507.61 = 2,164.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,675.66x = 8,507.61 × 2,164.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,675.66x = 18,416,636.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,416,636.06/5,675.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,244.85

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