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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,675.68, 8,510.25 and 2,208.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,675.68, 8,510.25 and 2,208.88 is: 3,312.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,675.68 : 8,510.25 = 2,208.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,675.68/8,510.25 = 2,208.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,675.68x = 8,510.25 × 2,208.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,675.68x = 18,798,121.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,798,121.02/5,675.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,312.05

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