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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,677.93, 8,511.90 and 2,212.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,677.93, 8,511.90 and 2,212.75 is: 3,317.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,677.93 : 8,511.90 = 2,212.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,677.93/8,511.90 = 2,212.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,677.93x = 8,511.90 × 2,212.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,677.93x = 18,834,706.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,834,706.73/5,677.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,317.18

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