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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,708.15, 8,556.27 and 2,197.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,708.15, 8,556.27 and 2,197.19 is: 3,293.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,708.15 : 8,556.27 = 2,197.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,708.15/8,556.27 = 2,197.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,708.15x = 8,556.27 × 2,197.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,708.15x = 18,799,750.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,799,750.88/5,708.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,293.49

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