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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,625.76, 8,434.07 and 2,341.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,625.76, 8,434.07 and 2,341.31 is: 3,510.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,625.76 : 8,434.07 = 2,341.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,625.76/8,434.07 = 2,341.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,625.76x = 8,434.07 × 2,341.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,625.76x = 19,746,772.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,746,772.43/5,625.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,510.06

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