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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,623.56, 8,435.61 and 1,728

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,623.56, 8,435.61 and 1,728 is: 2,592.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,623.56 : 8,435.61 = 1,728 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,623.56/8,435.61 = 1,728/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,623.56x = 8,435.61 × 1,728
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,623.56x = 14,576,734.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,576,734.08/5,623.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,592.08

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