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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,679.06, 8,516.97 and 2,215.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,679.06, 8,516.97 and 2,215.50 is: 3,322.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,679.06 : 8,516.97 = 2,215.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,679.06/8,516.97 = 2,215.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,679.06x = 8,516.97 × 2,215.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,679.06x = 18,869,347.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,869,347.04/5,679.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,322.62

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