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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,624.31, 8,433.83 and 1,674.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,624.31, 8,433.83 and 1,674.11 is: 2,510.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,624.31 : 8,433.83 = 1,674.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,624.31/8,433.83 = 1,674.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,624.31x = 8,433.83 × 1,674.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,624.31x = 14,119,159.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,119,159.14/5,624.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,510.38

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