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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,622.39, 8,427.63 and 2,110.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,622.39, 8,427.63 and 2,110.09 is: 3,162.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,622.39 : 8,427.63 = 2,110.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,622.39/8,427.63 = 2,110.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,622.39x = 8,427.63 × 2,110.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,622.39x = 17,783,057.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,783,057.79/5,622.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,162.90

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