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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,616.27, 8,425.49 and 2,153.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,616.27, 8,425.49 and 2,153.25 is: 3,230.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,616.27 : 8,425.49 = 2,153.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,616.27/8,425.49 = 2,153.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,616.27x = 8,425.49 × 2,153.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,616.27x = 18,142,175.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,142,175.58/5,616.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,230.29

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