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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,625.27, 8,437.91 and 2,504.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,625.27, 8,437.91 and 2,504.48 is: 3,756.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,625.27 : 8,437.91 = 2,504.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,625.27/8,437.91 = 2,504.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,625.27x = 8,437.91 × 2,504.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,625.27x = 21,132,522.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,132,522.12/5,625.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,756.71

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