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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,623.92, 8,436.33 and 1,925.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,623.92, 8,436.33 and 1,925.15 is: 2,887.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,623.92 : 8,436.33 = 1,925.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,623.92/8,436.33 = 1,925.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,623.92x = 8,436.33 × 1,925.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,623.92x = 16,241,158.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,241,158.52/5,623.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,887.87

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