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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,669.72, 8,501.88 and 2,159.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,669.72, 8,501.88 and 2,159.90 is: 3,238.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,669.72 : 8,501.88 = 2,159.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,669.72/8,501.88 = 2,159.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,669.72x = 8,501.88 × 2,159.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,669.72x = 18,363,210.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,363,210.61/5,669.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,238.82

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