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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,624.56, 8,437.74 and 2,702.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,624.56, 8,437.74 and 2,702.80 is: 4,054.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,624.56 : 8,437.74 = 2,702.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,624.56/8,437.74 = 2,702.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,624.56x = 8,437.74 × 2,702.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,624.56x = 22,805,523.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,805,523.67/5,624.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,054.63

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