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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,624.02, 8,434.51 and 2,113.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,624.02, 8,434.51 and 2,113.89 is: 3,170.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,624.02 : 8,434.51 = 2,113.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,624.02/8,434.51 = 2,113.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,624.02x = 8,434.51 × 2,113.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,624.02x = 17,829,626.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,829,626.34/5,624.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,170.26

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