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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,621.99, 8,434.94 and 2,504.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,621.99, 8,434.94 and 2,504.21 is: 3,757.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,621.99 : 8,434.94 = 2,504.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,621.99/8,434.94 = 2,504.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,621.99x = 8,434.94 × 2,504.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,621.99x = 21,122,806.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,122,806.40/5,621.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,757.18

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