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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,656.63, 8,488.59 and 2,193.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,656.63, 8,488.59 and 2,193.88 is: 3,292.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,656.63 : 8,488.59 = 2,193.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,656.63/8,488.59 = 2,193.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,656.63x = 8,488.59 × 2,193.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,656.63x = 18,622,947.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,622,947.83/5,656.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,292.23

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