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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,676.48, 8,512.38 and 2,167.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,676.48, 8,512.38 and 2,167.78 is: 3,250.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,676.48 : 8,512.38 = 2,167.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,676.48/8,512.38 = 2,167.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,676.48x = 8,512.38 × 2,167.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,676.48x = 18,452,967.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,452,967.12/5,676.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,250.78

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