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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,625.96, 8,436.51 and 1,928.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,625.96, 8,436.51 and 1,928.55 is: 2,891.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,625.96 : 8,436.51 = 1,928.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,625.96/8,436.51 = 1,928.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,625.96x = 8,436.51 × 1,928.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,625.96x = 16,270,231.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,270,231.36/5,625.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,891.99

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