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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,664.47, 8,495.53 and 2,153.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,664.47, 8,495.53 and 2,153.24 is: 3,229.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,664.47 : 8,495.53 = 2,153.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,664.47/8,495.53 = 2,153.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,664.47x = 8,495.53 × 2,153.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,664.47x = 18,292,915.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,292,915.02/5,664.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,229.42

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