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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,655.90, 8,478.72 and 2,145.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,655.90, 8,478.72 and 2,145.24 is: 3,215.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,655.90 : 8,478.72 = 2,145.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,655.90/8,478.72 = 2,145.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,655.90x = 8,478.72 × 2,145.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,655.90x = 18,188,889.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,188,889.29/5,655.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,215.91

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