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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,625.18, 8,439.93 and 2,704.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,625.18, 8,439.93 and 2,704.38 is: 4,057.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,625.18 : 8,439.93 = 2,704.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,625.18/8,439.93 = 2,704.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,625.18x = 8,439.93 × 2,704.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,625.18x = 22,824,777.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,824,777.89/5,625.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,057.61

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