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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,472.62, 8,212.90 and 2,186.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,472.62, 8,212.90 and 2,186.65 is: 3,281.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,472.62 : 8,212.90 = 2,186.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,472.62/8,212.90 = 2,186.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,472.62x = 8,212.90 × 2,186.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,472.62x = 17,958,737.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,958,737.79/5,472.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,281.56

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