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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,625.75, 8,434.05 and 2,113.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,625.75, 8,434.05 and 2,113.80 is: 3,168.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,625.75 : 8,434.05 = 2,113.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,625.75/8,434.05 = 2,113.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,625.75x = 8,434.05 × 2,113.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,625.75x = 17,827,894.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,827,894.89/5,625.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,168.98

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