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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,621.46, 8,431.44 and 1,672.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,621.46, 8,431.44 and 1,672.65 is: 2,508.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,621.46 : 8,431.44 = 1,672.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,621.46/8,431.44 = 1,672.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,621.46x = 8,431.44 × 1,672.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,621.46x = 14,102,848.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,102,848.12/5,621.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,508.75

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