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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,625.11, 8,439.66 and 2,504.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,625.11, 8,439.66 and 2,504.86 is: 3,758.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,625.11 : 8,439.66 = 2,504.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,625.11/8,439.66 = 2,504.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,625.11x = 8,439.66 × 2,504.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,625.11x = 21,140,145.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,140,145.65/5,625.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,758.17

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