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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,711.14, 8,565.53 and 2,199.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,711.14, 8,565.53 and 2,199.94 is: 3,299.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,711.14 : 8,565.53 = 2,199.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,711.14/8,565.53 = 2,199.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,711.14x = 8,565.53 × 2,199.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,711.14x = 18,843,680.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,843,680.21/5,711.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,299.46

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