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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,646.22, 8,469.33 and 2,184.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,646.22, 8,469.33 and 2,184.28 is: 3,276.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,646.22 : 8,469.33 = 2,184.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,646.22/8,469.33 = 2,184.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,646.22x = 8,469.33 × 2,184.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,646.22x = 18,499,388.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,499,388.13/5,646.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,276.42

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