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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,669.22, 8,503.83 and 2,158.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,669.22, 8,503.83 and 2,158.38 is: 3,237.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,669.22 : 8,503.83 = 2,158.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,669.22/8,503.83 = 2,158.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,669.22x = 8,503.83 × 2,158.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,669.22x = 18,354,496.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,354,496.60/5,669.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,237.57

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