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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,622.19, 8,433.70 and 2,159.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,622.19, 8,433.70 and 2,159.44 is: 3,239.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,622.19 : 8,433.70 = 2,159.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,622.19/8,433.70 = 2,159.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,622.19x = 8,433.70 × 2,159.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,622.19x = 18,212,042.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,212,042.65/5,622.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,239.32

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