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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,679.47, 8,519.16 and 2,216.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,679.47, 8,519.16 and 2,216.72 is: 3,325.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,679.47 : 8,519.16 = 2,216.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,679.47/8,519.16 = 2,216.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,679.47x = 8,519.16 × 2,216.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,679.47x = 18,884,592.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,884,592.36/5,679.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,325.06

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