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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,694.72, 8,542.96 and 2,184.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,694.72, 8,542.96 and 2,184.56 is: 3,277.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,694.72 : 8,542.96 = 2,184.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,694.72/8,542.96 = 2,184.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,694.72x = 8,542.96 × 2,184.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,694.72x = 18,662,608.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,662,608.70/5,694.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,277.18

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