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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,650.94, 8,477.50 and 2,190.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,650.94, 8,477.50 and 2,190.62 is: 3,286.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,650.94 : 8,477.50 = 2,190.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,650.94/8,477.50 = 2,190.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,650.94x = 8,477.50 × 2,190.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,650.94x = 18,570,981.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,570,981.05/5,650.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,286.35

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