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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,616.23, 8,423.73 and 2,151.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,616.23, 8,423.73 and 2,151.05 is: 3,226.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,616.23 : 8,423.73 = 2,151.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,616.23/8,423.73 = 2,151.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,616.23x = 8,423.73 × 2,151.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,616.23x = 18,119,822.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,119,822.30/5,616.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,226.33

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