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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,625.65, 8,433.92 and 2,341.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,625.65, 8,433.92 and 2,341.20 is: 3,509.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,625.65 : 8,433.92 = 2,341.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,625.65/8,433.92 = 2,341.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,625.65x = 8,433.92 × 2,341.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,625.65x = 19,745,493.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,745,493.50/5,625.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,509.90

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