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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,707.65, 8,555.52 and 2,196.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,707.65, 8,555.52 and 2,196.69 is: 3,292.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,707.65 : 8,555.52 = 2,196.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,707.65/8,555.52 = 2,196.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,707.65x = 8,555.52 × 2,196.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,707.65x = 18,793,825.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,793,825.23/5,707.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,292.74

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