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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,625.27, 8,439.17 and 2,162.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,625.27, 8,439.17 and 2,162.43 is: 3,244.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,625.27 : 8,439.17 = 2,162.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,625.27/8,439.17 = 2,162.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,625.27x = 8,439.17 × 2,162.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,625.27x = 18,249,103.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,249,103.57/5,625.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,244.13

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