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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,615.89, 8,423.78 and 2,153.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,615.89, 8,423.78 and 2,153.14 is: 3,229.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,615.89 : 8,423.78 = 2,153.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,615.89/8,423.78 = 2,153.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,615.89x = 8,423.78 × 2,153.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,615.89x = 18,137,577.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,137,577.67/5,615.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,229.69

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