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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,626.62, 8,427.24 and 2,707.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,626.62, 8,427.24 and 2,707.11 is: 4,054.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,626.62 : 8,427.24 = 2,707.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,626.62/8,427.24 = 2,707.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,626.62x = 8,427.24 × 2,707.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,626.62x = 22,813,465.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,813,465.68/5,626.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,054.56

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