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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,676.67, 8,515.01 and 2,392.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,676.67, 8,515.01 and 2,392.08 is: 3,588.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,676.67 : 8,515.01 = 2,392.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,676.67/8,515.01 = 2,392.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,676.67x = 8,515.01 × 2,392.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,676.67x = 20,368,585.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,368,585.12/5,676.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,588.12

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