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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,695.53, 8,542.95 and 2,187.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,695.53, 8,542.95 and 2,187.23 is: 3,280.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,695.53 : 8,542.95 = 2,187.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,695.53/8,542.95 = 2,187.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,695.53x = 8,542.95 × 2,187.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,695.53x = 18,685,353.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,685,353.81/5,695.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,280.71

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