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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,624.30, 8,439.96 and 2,705.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,624.30, 8,439.96 and 2,705.60 is: 4,060.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,624.30 : 8,439.96 = 2,705.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,624.30/8,439.96 = 2,705.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,624.30x = 8,439.96 × 2,705.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,624.30x = 22,835,155.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,835,155.78/5,624.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,060.09

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