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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,620.40, 8,433.44 and 2,701.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,620.40, 8,433.44 and 2,701.16 is: 4,053.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,620.40 : 8,433.44 = 2,701.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,620.40/8,433.44 = 2,701.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,620.40x = 8,433.44 × 2,701.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,620.40x = 22,780,070.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,780,070.79/5,620.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,053.10

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