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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,619.34, 8,430.36 and 2,109.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,619.34, 8,430.36 and 2,109.38 is: 3,164.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,619.34 : 8,430.36 = 2,109.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,619.34/8,430.36 = 2,109.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,619.34x = 8,430.36 × 2,109.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,619.34x = 17,782,861.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,782,861.76/5,619.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,164.58

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