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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,625.08, 8,437.64 and 1,729.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,625.08, 8,437.64 and 1,729.46 is: 2,594.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,625.08 : 8,437.64 = 1,729.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,625.08/8,437.64 = 1,729.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,625.08x = 8,437.64 × 1,729.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,625.08x = 14,592,560.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,592,560.87/5,625.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,594.20

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