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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,622.52, 8,433.88 and 1,726.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,622.52, 8,433.88 and 1,726.96 is: 2,590.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,622.52 : 8,433.88 = 1,726.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,622.52/8,433.88 = 1,726.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,622.52x = 8,433.88 × 1,726.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,622.52x = 14,564,973.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,564,973.40/5,622.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,590.47

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