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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,625.99, 8,441.69 and 2,703.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,625.99, 8,441.69 and 2,703.51 is: 4,056.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,625.99 : 8,441.69 = 2,703.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,625.99/8,441.69 = 2,703.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,625.99x = 8,441.69 × 2,703.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,625.99x = 22,822,179.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,822,179.81/5,625.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,056.56

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