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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,623.74, 8,437.41 and 2,702.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,623.74, 8,437.41 and 2,702.25 is: 4,054.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,623.74 : 8,437.41 = 2,702.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,623.74/8,437.41 = 2,702.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,623.74x = 8,437.41 × 2,702.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,623.74x = 22,799,991.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,799,991.17/5,623.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,054.24

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