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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,625.80, 8,436.30 and 2,337.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,625.80, 8,436.30 and 2,337.80 is: 3,505.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,625.80 : 8,436.30 = 2,337.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,625.80/8,436.30 = 2,337.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,625.80x = 8,436.30 × 2,337.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,625.80x = 19,722,382.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,722,382.14/5,625.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,505.70

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