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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,624.22, 8,438.13 and 2,702.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,624.22, 8,438.13 and 2,702.73 is: 4,054.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,624.22 : 8,438.13 = 2,702.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,624.22/8,438.13 = 2,702.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,624.22x = 8,438.13 × 2,702.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,624.22x = 22,805,987.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,805,987.09/5,624.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,054.96

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