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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,679.81, 8,519.72 and 2,216.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,679.81, 8,519.72 and 2,216.25 is: 3,324.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,679.81 : 8,519.72 = 2,216.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,679.81/8,519.72 = 2,216.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,679.81x = 8,519.72 × 2,216.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,679.81x = 18,881,818.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,881,818.37/5,679.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,324.38

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