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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,623.39, 8,429.13 and 2,111.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,623.39, 8,429.13 and 2,111.09 is: 3,164.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,623.39 : 8,429.13 = 2,111.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,623.39/8,429.13 = 2,111.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,623.39x = 8,429.13 × 2,111.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,623.39x = 17,794,652.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,794,652.05/5,623.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,164.40

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