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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,650.14, 8,476.92 and 2,141.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,650.14, 8,476.92 and 2,141.22 is: 3,212.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,650.14 : 8,476.92 = 2,141.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,650.14/8,476.92 = 2,141.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,650.14x = 8,476.92 × 2,141.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,650.14x = 18,150,950.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,150,950.64/5,650.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,212.48

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