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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,658.45, 8,488.14 and 2,150.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,658.45, 8,488.14 and 2,150.14 is: 3,225.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,658.45 : 8,488.14 = 2,150.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,658.45/8,488.14 = 2,150.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,658.45x = 8,488.14 × 2,150.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,658.45x = 18,250,678.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,250,678.59/5,658.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,225.38

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