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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,625.30, 8,437.95 and 1,926.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,625.30, 8,437.95 and 1,926.98 is: 2,890.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,625.30 : 8,437.95 = 1,926.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,625.30/8,437.95 = 1,926.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,625.30x = 8,437.95 × 1,926.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,625.30x = 16,259,718.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,259,718.70/5,625.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,890.46

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