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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,626.99, 8,441.61 and 1,731.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,626.99, 8,441.61 and 1,731.25 is: 2,597.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,626.99 : 8,441.61 = 1,731.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,626.99/8,441.61 = 1,731.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,626.99x = 8,441.61 × 1,731.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,626.99x = 14,614,537.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,614,537.31/5,626.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,597.22

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