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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,625.29, 8,434.04 and 2,503.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,625.29, 8,434.04 and 2,503.64 is: 3,753.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,625.29 : 8,434.04 = 2,503.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,625.29/8,434.04 = 2,503.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,625.29x = 8,434.04 × 2,503.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,625.29x = 21,115,808.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,115,808.47/5,625.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,753.73

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