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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,676.97, 8,514.15 and 2,167.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,676.97, 8,514.15 and 2,167.39 is: 3,250.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,676.97 : 8,514.15 = 2,167.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,676.97/8,514.15 = 2,167.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,676.97x = 8,514.15 × 2,167.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,676.97x = 18,453,483.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,453,483.57/5,676.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,250.59

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