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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,622.88, 8,435.76 and 2,545.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,622.88, 8,435.76 and 2,545.12 is: 3,818.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,622.88 : 8,435.76 = 2,545.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,622.88/8,435.76 = 2,545.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,622.88x = 8,435.76 × 2,545.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,622.88x = 21,470,021.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,470,021.49/5,622.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,818.33

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