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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,624.30, 8,441.57 and 2,994.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,624.30, 8,441.57 and 2,994.02 is: 4,493.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,624.30 : 8,441.57 = 2,994.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,624.30/8,441.57 = 2,994.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,624.30x = 8,441.57 × 2,994.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,624.30x = 25,274,187.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,274,187.20/5,624.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,493.75

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