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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,625.80, 8,443.80 and 2,854.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,625.80, 8,443.80 and 2,854.40 is: 4,284.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,625.80 : 8,443.80 = 2,854.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,625.80/8,443.80 = 2,854.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,625.80x = 8,443.80 × 2,854.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,625.80x = 24,101,982.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,101,982.72/5,625.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,284.19

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