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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,626.96, 8,444.19 and 2,340.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,626.96, 8,444.19 and 2,340.04 is: 3,511.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,626.96 : 8,444.19 = 2,340.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,626.96/8,444.19 = 2,340.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,626.96x = 8,444.19 × 2,340.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,626.96x = 19,759,742.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,759,742.37/5,626.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,511.62

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