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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,618.43, 8,427.64 and 1,722.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,618.43, 8,427.64 and 1,722.33 is: 2,583.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,618.43 : 8,427.64 = 1,722.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,618.43/8,427.64 = 1,722.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,618.43x = 8,427.64 × 1,722.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,618.43x = 14,515,126.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,515,126.45/5,618.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,583.49

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