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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,624.66, 8,441.28 and 2,117.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,624.66, 8,441.28 and 2,117.27 is: 3,177.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,624.66 : 8,441.28 = 2,117.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,624.66/8,441.28 = 2,117.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,624.66x = 8,441.28 × 2,117.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,624.66x = 17,872,426.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,872,426.70/5,624.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,177.52

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