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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,699.83, 8,550.65 and 2,189.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,699.83, 8,550.65 and 2,189.69 is: 3,284.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,699.83 : 8,550.65 = 2,189.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,699.83/8,550.65 = 2,189.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,699.83x = 8,550.65 × 2,189.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,699.83x = 18,723,272.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,723,272.80/5,699.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,284.88

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