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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,624.16, 8,430.32 and 2,332.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,624.16, 8,430.32 and 2,332.72 is: 3,496.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,624.16 : 8,430.32 = 2,332.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,624.16/8,430.32 = 2,332.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,624.16x = 8,430.32 × 2,332.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,624.16x = 19,665,576.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,665,576.07/5,624.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,496.62

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