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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,675.16, 8,513.46 and 2,211.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,675.16, 8,513.46 and 2,211.96 is: 3,318.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,675.16 : 8,513.46 = 2,211.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,675.16/8,513.46 = 2,211.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,675.16x = 8,513.46 × 2,211.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,675.16x = 18,831,432.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,831,432.98/5,675.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,318.22

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