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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,617, 8,426.72 and 2,154.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,617, 8,426.72 and 2,154.26 is: 3,231.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,617 : 8,426.72 = 2,154.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,617/8,426.72 = 2,154.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,617x = 8,426.72 × 2,154.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,617x = 18,153,345.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,153,345.83/5,617
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,231.86

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