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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,621.94, 8,433.31 and 2,159.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,621.94, 8,433.31 and 2,159.19 is: 3,238.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,621.94 : 8,433.31 = 2,159.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,621.94/8,433.31 = 2,159.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,621.94x = 8,433.31 × 2,159.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,621.94x = 18,209,118.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,209,118.62/5,621.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,238.94

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