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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,624.92, 8,442.67 and 2,853.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,624.92, 8,442.67 and 2,853.58 is: 4,283.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,624.92 : 8,442.67 = 2,853.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,624.92/8,442.67 = 2,853.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,624.92x = 8,442.67 × 2,853.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,624.92x = 24,091,841.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,091,841.24/5,624.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,283.06

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