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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,676.16, 8,514.96 and 2,212.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,676.16, 8,514.96 and 2,212.96 is: 3,319.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,676.16 : 8,514.96 = 2,212.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,676.16/8,514.96 = 2,212.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,676.16x = 8,514.96 × 2,212.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,676.16x = 18,843,265.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,843,265.88/5,676.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,319.72

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