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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,625.74, 8,437.23 and 2,335.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,625.74, 8,437.23 and 2,335.68 is: 3,502.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,625.74 : 8,437.23 = 2,335.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,625.74/8,437.23 = 2,335.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,625.74x = 8,437.23 × 2,335.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,625.74x = 19,706,669.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,706,669.37/5,625.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,502.95

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