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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,708.52, 8,563.95 and 2,198.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,708.52, 8,563.95 and 2,198.52 is: 3,298.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,708.52 : 8,563.95 = 2,198.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,708.52/8,563.95 = 2,198.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,708.52x = 8,563.95 × 2,198.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,708.52x = 18,828,015.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,828,015.35/5,708.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,298.23

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