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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,624.22, 8,436.47 and 1,926.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,624.22, 8,436.47 and 1,926.43 is: 2,889.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,624.22 : 8,436.47 = 1,926.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,624.22/8,436.47 = 1,926.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,624.22x = 8,436.47 × 1,926.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,624.22x = 16,252,268.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,252,268.90/5,624.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,889.69

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