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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,691.09, 8,530.86 and 2,180.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,691.09, 8,530.86 and 2,180.21 is: 3,268.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,691.09 : 8,530.86 = 2,180.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,691.09/8,530.86 = 2,180.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,691.09x = 8,530.86 × 2,180.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,691.09x = 18,599,066.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,599,066.28/5,691.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,268.10

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