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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,622.82, 8,434.64 and 2,160.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,622.82, 8,434.64 and 2,160.06 is: 3,240.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,622.82 : 8,434.64 = 2,160.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,622.82/8,434.64 = 2,160.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,622.82x = 8,434.64 × 2,160.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,622.82x = 18,219,328.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,219,328.48/5,622.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,240.25

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