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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,622.68, 8,435.77 and 2,113.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,622.68, 8,435.77 and 2,113.00 is: 3,170.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,622.68 : 8,435.77 = 2,113.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,622.68/8,435.77 = 2,113.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,622.68x = 8,435.77 × 2,113.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,622.68x = 17,824,755.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,824,755.64/5,622.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,170.15

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