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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,624.46, 8,436.68 and 1,464.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,624.46, 8,436.68 and 1,464.45 is: 2,196.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,624.46 : 8,436.68 = 1,464.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,624.46/8,436.68 = 1,464.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,624.46x = 8,436.68 × 1,464.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,624.46x = 12,355,115.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,355,115.73/5,624.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,196.68

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