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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,618.63, 8,429.29 and 2,155.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,618.63, 8,429.29 and 2,155.88 is: 3,234.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,618.63 : 8,429.29 = 2,155.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,618.63/8,429.29 = 2,155.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,618.63x = 8,429.29 × 2,155.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,618.63x = 18,172,490.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,172,490.19/5,618.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,234.33

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