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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,624.33, 8,441.64 and 2,852.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,624.33, 8,441.64 and 2,852.92 is: 4,281.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,624.33 : 8,441.64 = 2,852.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,624.33/8,441.64 = 2,852.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,624.33x = 8,441.64 × 2,852.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,624.33x = 24,083,323.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,083,323.59/5,624.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,281.99

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