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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,705.43, 8,556.49 and 2,195.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,705.43, 8,556.49 and 2,195.16 is: 3,292.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,705.43 : 8,556.49 = 2,195.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,705.43/8,556.49 = 2,195.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,705.43x = 8,556.49 × 2,195.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,705.43x = 18,782,864.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,782,864.59/5,705.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,292.10

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