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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,658.54, 8,486.73 and 2,195.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,658.54, 8,486.73 and 2,195.34 is: 3,292.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,658.54 : 8,486.73 = 2,195.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,658.54/8,486.73 = 2,195.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,658.54x = 8,486.73 × 2,195.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,658.54x = 18,631,257.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,631,257.84/5,658.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,292.59

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