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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,625.72, 8,438.64 and 2,851.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,625.72, 8,438.64 and 2,851.80 is: 4,277.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,625.72 : 8,438.64 = 2,851.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,625.72/8,438.64 = 2,851.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,625.72x = 8,438.64 × 2,851.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,625.72x = 24,065,313.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,065,313.55/5,625.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,277.73

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