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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,625.21, 8,441.58 and 2,338.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,625.21, 8,441.58 and 2,338.29 is: 3,509.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,625.21 : 8,441.58 = 2,338.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,625.21/8,441.58 = 2,338.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,625.21x = 8,441.58 × 2,338.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,625.21x = 19,738,862.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,738,862.10/5,625.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,509.00

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