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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,656.59, 8,487.42 and 2,194.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,656.59, 8,487.42 and 2,194.11 is: 3,292.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,656.59 : 8,487.42 = 2,194.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,656.59/8,487.42 = 2,194.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,656.59x = 8,487.42 × 2,194.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,656.59x = 18,622,333.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,622,333.10/5,656.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,292.15

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