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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,688.37, 8,532.57 and 2,177.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,688.37, 8,532.57 and 2,177.56 is: 3,266.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,688.37 : 8,532.57 = 2,177.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,688.37/8,532.57 = 2,177.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,688.37x = 8,532.57 × 2,177.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,688.37x = 18,580,140.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,580,140.47/5,688.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,266.34

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