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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,624.77, 8,437.22 and 1,729.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,624.77, 8,437.22 and 1,729.17 is: 2,593.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,624.77 : 8,437.22 = 1,729.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,624.77/8,437.22 = 1,729.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,624.77x = 8,437.22 × 1,729.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,624.77x = 14,589,392.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,589,392.03/5,624.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,593.78

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