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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,680.83, 8,521.23 and 2,218.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,680.83, 8,521.23 and 2,218.08 is: 3,327.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,680.83 : 8,521.23 = 2,218.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,680.83/8,521.23 = 2,218.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,680.83x = 8,521.23 × 2,218.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,680.83x = 18,900,810.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,900,810.11/5,680.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,327.12

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