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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,486.58, 8,229.83 and 2,197.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,486.58, 8,229.83 and 2,197.32 is: 3,295.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,486.58 : 8,229.83 = 2,197.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,486.58/8,229.83 = 2,197.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,486.58x = 8,229.83 × 2,197.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,486.58x = 18,083,534.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,083,534.40/5,486.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,295.96

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