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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,513.84, 8,270.76 and 2,136.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,513.84, 8,270.76 and 2,136.56 is: 3,204.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,513.84 : 8,270.76 = 2,136.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,513.84/8,270.76 = 2,136.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,513.84x = 8,270.76 × 2,136.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,513.84x = 17,670,974.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,670,974.99/5,513.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,204.84

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