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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,626.66, 8,439.96 and 1,731.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,626.66, 8,439.96 and 1,731.06 is: 2,596.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,626.66 : 8,439.96 = 1,731.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,626.66/8,439.96 = 1,731.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,626.66x = 8,439.96 × 1,731.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,626.66x = 14,610,077.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,610,077.16/5,626.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,596.58

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