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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,617.19, 8,425.98 and 2,106.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,617.19, 8,425.98 and 2,106.84 is: 3,160.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,617.19 : 8,425.98 = 2,106.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,617.19/8,425.98 = 2,106.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,617.19x = 8,425.98 × 2,106.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,617.19x = 17,752,191.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,752,191.70/5,617.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,160.34

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