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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,629.19, 8,435.99 and 2,115.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,629.19, 8,435.99 and 2,115.67 is: 3,170.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,629.19 : 8,435.99 = 2,115.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,629.19/8,435.99 = 2,115.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,629.19x = 8,435.99 × 2,115.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,629.19x = 17,847,770.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,847,770.96/5,629.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,170.58

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