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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,707.16, 8,561.44 and 2,196.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,707.16, 8,561.44 and 2,196.36 is: 3,294.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,707.16 : 8,561.44 = 2,196.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,707.16/8,561.44 = 2,196.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,707.16x = 8,561.44 × 2,196.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,707.16x = 18,804,004.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,804,004.36/5,707.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,294.81

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