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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,624.76, 8,436.72 and 2,201.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,624.76, 8,436.72 and 2,201.82 is: 3,302.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,624.76 : 8,436.72 = 2,201.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,624.76/8,436.72 = 2,201.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,624.76x = 8,436.72 × 2,201.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,624.76x = 18,576,138.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,576,138.83/5,624.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,302.57

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