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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,625.49, 8,433.03 and 1,926.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,625.49, 8,433.03 and 1,926.84 is: 2,888.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,625.49 : 8,433.03 = 1,926.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,625.49/8,433.03 = 1,926.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,625.49x = 8,433.03 × 1,926.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,625.49x = 16,249,137.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,249,137.53/5,625.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,888.48

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