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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,625.70, 8,443.71 and 2,854.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,625.70, 8,443.71 and 2,854.30 is: 4,284.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,625.70 : 8,443.71 = 2,854.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,625.70/8,443.71 = 2,854.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,625.70x = 8,443.71 × 2,854.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,625.70x = 24,100,881.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,100,881.45/5,625.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,284.07

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