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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,650.66, 8,475.99 and 2,141.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,650.66, 8,475.99 and 2,141.55 is: 3,212.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,650.66 : 8,475.99 = 2,141.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,650.66/8,475.99 = 2,141.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,650.66x = 8,475.99 × 2,141.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,650.66x = 18,151,772.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,151,772.32/5,650.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,212.33

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