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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,683.92, 8,525.88 and 2,221.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,683.92, 8,525.88 and 2,221.17 is: 3,331.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,683.92 : 8,525.88 = 2,221.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,683.92/8,525.88 = 2,221.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,683.92x = 8,525.88 × 2,221.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,683.92x = 18,937,451.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,937,451.11/5,683.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,331.76

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