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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,624.33, 8,436.51 and 1,728.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,624.33, 8,436.51 and 1,728.71 is: 2,593.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,624.33 : 8,436.51 = 1,728.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,624.33/8,436.51 = 1,728.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,624.33x = 8,436.51 × 1,728.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,624.33x = 14,584,279.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,584,279.20/5,624.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,593.07

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