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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,651.82, 8,477.72 and 2,189.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,651.82, 8,477.72 and 2,189.07 is: 3,283.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,651.82 : 8,477.72 = 2,189.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,651.82/8,477.72 = 2,189.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,651.82x = 8,477.72 × 2,189.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,651.82x = 18,558,322.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,558,322.52/5,651.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,283.60

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