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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,626.66, 8,444.28 and 2,119.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,626.66, 8,444.28 and 2,119.27 is: 3,180.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,626.66 : 8,444.28 = 2,119.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,626.66/8,444.28 = 2,119.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,626.66x = 8,444.28 × 2,119.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,626.66x = 17,895,709.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,895,709.28/5,626.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,180.52

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