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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,710.88, 8,564.04 and 2,198.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,710.88, 8,564.04 and 2,198.93 is: 3,297.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,710.88 : 8,564.04 = 2,198.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,710.88/8,564.04 = 2,198.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,710.88x = 8,564.04 × 2,198.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,710.88x = 18,831,724.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,831,724.48/5,710.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,297.52

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