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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,625.06, 8,437.74 and 1,729.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,625.06, 8,437.74 and 1,729.47 is: 2,594.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,625.06 : 8,437.74 = 1,729.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,625.06/8,437.74 = 1,729.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,625.06x = 8,437.74 × 1,729.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,625.06x = 14,592,818.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,592,818.20/5,625.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,594.25

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