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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,650.82, 8,476.22 and 2,188.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,650.82, 8,476.22 and 2,188.07 is: 3,282.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,650.82 : 8,476.22 = 2,188.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,650.82/8,476.22 = 2,188.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,650.82x = 8,476.22 × 2,188.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,650.82x = 18,546,520.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,546,520.31/5,650.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,282.10

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