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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,648.76, 8,473.22 and 2,140.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,648.76, 8,473.22 and 2,140.39 is: 3,210.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,648.76 : 8,473.22 = 2,140.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,648.76/8,473.22 = 2,140.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,648.76x = 8,473.22 × 2,140.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,648.76x = 18,135,995.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,135,995.36/5,648.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,210.62

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