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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,622.06, 8,433.50 and 2,159.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,622.06, 8,433.50 and 2,159.31 is: 3,239.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,622.06 : 8,433.50 = 2,159.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,622.06/8,433.50 = 2,159.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,622.06x = 8,433.50 × 2,159.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,622.06x = 18,210,540.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,210,540.89/5,622.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,239.12

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