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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,677.83, 8,514.78 and 2,168.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,677.83, 8,514.78 and 2,168.84 is: 3,252.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,677.83 : 8,514.78 = 2,168.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,677.83/8,514.78 = 2,168.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,677.83x = 8,514.78 × 2,168.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,677.83x = 18,467,152.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,467,152.88/5,677.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,252.50

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