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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,676.11, 8,516.08 and 2,513.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,676.11, 8,516.08 and 2,513.11 is: 3,770.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,676.11 : 8,516.08 = 2,513.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,676.11/8,516.08 = 2,513.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,676.11x = 8,516.08 × 2,513.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,676.11x = 21,401,860.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,401,860.82/5,676.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,770.52

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