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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,675.50, 8,513.34 and 2,212.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,675.50, 8,513.34 and 2,212.84 is: 3,319.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,675.50 : 8,513.34 = 2,212.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,675.50/8,513.34 = 2,212.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,675.50x = 8,513.34 × 2,212.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,675.50x = 18,838,659.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,838,659.29/5,675.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,319.30

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