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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,622, 8,430.72 and 1,923.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,622, 8,430.72 and 1,923.36 is: 2,884.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,622 : 8,430.72 = 1,923.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,622/8,430.72 = 1,923.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,622x = 8,430.72 × 1,923.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,622x = 16,215,309.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,215,309.62/5,622
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,884.26

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