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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,711.37, 8,568.72 and 2,201.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,711.37, 8,568.72 and 2,201.67 is: 3,303.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,711.37 : 8,568.72 = 2,201.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,711.37/8,568.72 = 2,201.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,711.37x = 8,568.72 × 2,201.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,711.37x = 18,865,493.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,865,493.76/5,711.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,303.15

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