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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,626.74, 8,439.45 and 2,161.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,626.74, 8,439.45 and 2,161.56 is: 3,242.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,626.74 : 8,439.45 = 2,161.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,626.74/8,439.45 = 2,161.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,626.74x = 8,439.45 × 2,161.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,626.74x = 18,242,377.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,242,377.54/5,626.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,242.09

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