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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,622.74, 8,436.06 and 2,504.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,622.74, 8,436.06 and 2,504.96 is: 3,758.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,622.74 : 8,436.06 = 2,504.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,622.74/8,436.06 = 2,504.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,622.74x = 8,436.06 × 2,504.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,622.74x = 21,131,992.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,131,992.86/5,622.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,758.31

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