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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,669.32, 8,502.61 and 2,159.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,669.32, 8,502.61 and 2,159.18 is: 3,238.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,669.32 : 8,502.61 = 2,159.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,669.32/8,502.61 = 2,159.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,669.32x = 8,502.61 × 2,159.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,669.32x = 18,358,689.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,358,689.42/5,669.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,238.25

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