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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,617.21, 8,427.44 and 1,722.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,617.21, 8,427.44 and 1,722.19 is: 2,583.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,617.21 : 8,427.44 = 1,722.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,617.21/8,427.44 = 1,722.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,617.21x = 8,427.44 × 1,722.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,617.21x = 14,513,652.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,513,652.89/5,617.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,583.78

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