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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,692.64, 8,535.76 and 2,225.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,692.64, 8,535.76 and 2,225.92 is: 3,337.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,692.64 : 8,535.76 = 2,225.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,692.64/8,535.76 = 2,225.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,692.64x = 8,535.76 × 2,225.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,692.64x = 18,999,918.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,999,918.90/5,692.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,337.63

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