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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,625.92, 8,435.37 and 2,703.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,625.92, 8,435.37 and 2,703.62 is: 4,053.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,625.92 : 8,435.37 = 2,703.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,625.92/8,435.37 = 2,703.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,625.92x = 8,435.37 × 2,703.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,625.92x = 22,806,035.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,806,035.04/5,625.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,053.74

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