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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,626.94, 8,441.40 and 2,163.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,626.94, 8,441.40 and 2,163.92 is: 3,246.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,626.94 : 8,441.40 = 2,163.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,626.94/8,441.40 = 2,163.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,626.94x = 8,441.40 × 2,163.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,626.94x = 18,266,514.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,266,514.29/5,626.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,246.26

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