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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,665.13, 8,501.36 and 2,202.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,665.13, 8,501.36 and 2,202.38 is: 3,304.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,665.13 : 8,501.36 = 2,202.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,665.13/8,501.36 = 2,202.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,665.13x = 8,501.36 × 2,202.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,665.13x = 18,723,171.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,723,171.72/5,665.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,304.99

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