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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,562.81, 8,344.35 and 2,186.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,562.81, 8,344.35 and 2,186.28 is: 3,279.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,562.81 : 8,344.35 = 2,186.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,562.81/8,344.35 = 2,186.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,562.81x = 8,344.35 × 2,186.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,562.81x = 18,243,085.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,243,085.52/5,562.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,279.47

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