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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,625.62, 8,436.96 and 1,675.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,625.62, 8,436.96 and 1,675.82 is: 2,513.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,625.62 : 8,436.96 = 1,675.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,625.62/8,436.96 = 1,675.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,625.62x = 8,436.96 × 1,675.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,625.62x = 14,138,847.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,138,847.40/5,625.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,513.30

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