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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,624.40, 8,436.60 and 4,166.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,624.40, 8,436.60 and 4,166.40 is: 6,249.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,624.40 : 8,436.60 = 4,166.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,624.40/8,436.60 = 4,166.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,624.40x = 8,436.60 × 4,166.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,624.40x = 35,150,250.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,150,250.24/5,624.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,249.60

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