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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,703.06, 8,549.96 and 2,191.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,703.06, 8,549.96 and 2,191.25 is: 3,285.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,703.06 : 8,549.96 = 2,191.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,703.06/8,549.96 = 2,191.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,703.06x = 8,549.96 × 2,191.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,703.06x = 18,735,110.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,735,110.27/5,703.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,285.10

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