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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,664.84, 8,495.64 and 2,201.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,664.84, 8,495.64 and 2,201.28 is: 3,301.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,664.84 : 8,495.64 = 2,201.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,664.84/8,495.64 = 2,201.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,664.84x = 8,495.64 × 2,201.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,664.84x = 18,701,282.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,701,282.42/5,664.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,301.29

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