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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,623.98, 8,434.95 and 1,727.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,623.98, 8,434.95 and 1,727.52 is: 2,590.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,623.98 : 8,434.95 = 1,727.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,623.98/8,434.95 = 1,727.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,623.98x = 8,434.95 × 1,727.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,623.98x = 14,571,544.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,571,544.82/5,623.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,590.97

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