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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,626.80, 8,441.07 and 2,507.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,626.80, 8,441.07 and 2,507.88 is: 3,762.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,626.80 : 8,441.07 = 2,507.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,626.80/8,441.07 = 2,507.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,626.80x = 8,441.07 × 2,507.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,626.80x = 21,169,190.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,169,190.63/5,626.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,762.21

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