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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,625.99, 8,440.11 and 1,730.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,625.99, 8,440.11 and 1,730.25 is: 2,595.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,625.99 : 8,440.11 = 1,730.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,625.99/8,440.11 = 1,730.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,625.99x = 8,440.11 × 1,730.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,625.99x = 14,603,500.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,603,500.33/5,625.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,595.72

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