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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,610.48, 8,417.88 and 2,150.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,610.48, 8,417.88 and 2,150.16 is: 3,226.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,610.48 : 8,417.88 = 2,150.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,610.48/8,417.88 = 2,150.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,610.48x = 8,417.88 × 2,150.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,610.48x = 18,099,788.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,099,788.86/5,610.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,226.07

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