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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,622.59, 8,433.90 and 1,462.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,622.59, 8,433.90 and 1,462.25 is: 2,193.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,622.59 : 8,433.90 = 1,462.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,622.59/8,433.90 = 1,462.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,622.59x = 8,433.90 × 1,462.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,622.59x = 12,332,462.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,332,462.96/5,622.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,193.38

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