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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,621.03, 8,430.46 and 1,724.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,621.03, 8,430.46 and 1,724.39 is: 2,586.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,621.03 : 8,430.46 = 1,724.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,621.03/8,430.46 = 1,724.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,621.03x = 8,430.46 × 1,724.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,621.03x = 14,537,400.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,537,400.92/5,621.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,586.25

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