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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,625.94, 8,432.43 and 3,674.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,625.94, 8,432.43 and 3,674.74 is: 5,507.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,625.94 : 8,432.43 = 3,674.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,625.94/8,432.43 = 3,674.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,625.94x = 8,432.43 × 3,674.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,625.94x = 30,986,987.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,986,987.82/5,625.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,507.88

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