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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,621.87, 8,433.71 and 2,112.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,621.87, 8,433.71 and 2,112.14 is: 3,168.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,621.87 : 8,433.71 = 2,112.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,621.87/8,433.71 = 2,112.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,621.87x = 8,433.71 × 2,112.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,621.87x = 17,813,176.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,813,176.24/5,621.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,168.55

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