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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,655.32, 8,482.97 and 2,192.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,655.32, 8,482.97 and 2,192.56 is: 3,288.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,655.32 : 8,482.97 = 2,192.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,655.32/8,482.97 = 2,192.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,655.32x = 8,482.97 × 2,192.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,655.32x = 18,599,420.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,599,420.70/5,655.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,288.84

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