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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,625.40, 8,437.98 and 1,729.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,625.40, 8,437.98 and 1,729.72 is: 2,594.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,625.40 : 8,437.98 = 1,729.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,625.40/8,437.98 = 1,729.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,625.40x = 8,437.98 × 1,729.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,625.40x = 14,595,342.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,595,342.77/5,625.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,594.54

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