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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,705.40, 8,556.47 and 2,195.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,705.40, 8,556.47 and 2,195.18 is: 3,292.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,705.40 : 8,556.47 = 2,195.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,705.40/8,556.47 = 2,195.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,705.40x = 8,556.47 × 2,195.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,705.40x = 18,782,991.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,782,991.81/5,705.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,292.14

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