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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,622.04, 8,433.96 and 2,113.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,622.04, 8,433.96 and 2,113.26 is: 3,170.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,622.04 : 8,433.96 = 2,113.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,622.04/8,433.96 = 2,113.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,622.04x = 8,433.96 × 2,113.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,622.04x = 17,823,150.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,823,150.31/5,622.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,170.23

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