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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,624.40, 8,436.60 and 5,163.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,624.40, 8,436.60 and 5,163.60 is: 7,745.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,624.40 : 8,436.60 = 5,163.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,624.40/8,436.60 = 5,163.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,624.40x = 8,436.60 × 5,163.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,624.40x = 43,563,227.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,563,227.76/5,624.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,745.40

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