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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,622.98, 8,434.89 and 1,727.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,622.98, 8,434.89 and 1,727.51 is: 2,591.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,622.98 : 8,434.89 = 1,727.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,622.98/8,434.89 = 1,727.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,622.98x = 8,434.89 × 1,727.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,622.98x = 14,571,356.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,571,356.82/5,622.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,591.39

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