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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,623.07, 8,435.01 and 2,160.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,623.07, 8,435.01 and 2,160.32 is: 3,240.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,623.07 : 8,435.01 = 2,160.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,623.07/8,435.01 = 2,160.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,623.07x = 8,435.01 × 2,160.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,623.07x = 18,222,320.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,222,320.80/5,623.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,240.64

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