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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,690.31, 8,535.46 and 2,225.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,690.31, 8,535.46 and 2,225.13 is: 3,337.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,690.31 : 8,535.46 = 2,225.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,690.31/8,535.46 = 2,225.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,690.31x = 8,535.46 × 2,225.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,690.31x = 18,992,508.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,992,508.11/5,690.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,337.69

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