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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,694.47, 8,541.39 and 2,186.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,694.47, 8,541.39 and 2,186.16 is: 3,279.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,694.47 : 8,541.39 = 2,186.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,694.47/8,541.39 = 2,186.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,694.47x = 8,541.39 × 2,186.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,694.47x = 18,672,845.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,672,845.16/5,694.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,279.12

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