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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,621.31, 8,432.38 and 2,158.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,621.31, 8,432.38 and 2,158.56 is: 3,238.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,621.31 : 8,432.38 = 2,158.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,621.31/8,432.38 = 2,158.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,621.31x = 8,432.38 × 2,158.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,621.31x = 18,201,798.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,201,798.17/5,621.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,238.00

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