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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,625.38, 8,438.48 and 2,162.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,625.38, 8,438.48 and 2,162.63 is: 3,244.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,625.38 : 8,438.48 = 2,162.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,625.38/8,438.48 = 2,162.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,625.38x = 8,438.48 × 2,162.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,625.38x = 18,249,257.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,249,257.00/5,625.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,244.10

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