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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,619.66, 8,430.93 and 2,157.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,619.66, 8,430.93 and 2,157.18 is: 3,236.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,619.66 : 8,430.93 = 2,157.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,619.66/8,430.93 = 2,157.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,619.66x = 8,430.93 × 2,157.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,619.66x = 18,187,033.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,187,033.58/5,619.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,236.32

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