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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,602.51, 8,392.44 and 2,825.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,602.51, 8,392.44 and 2,825.32 is: 4,232.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,602.51 : 8,392.44 = 2,825.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,602.51/8,392.44 = 2,825.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,602.51x = 8,392.44 × 2,825.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,602.51x = 23,711,328.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,711,328.58/5,602.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,232.27

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