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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,627.03, 8,441.45 and 1,731.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,627.03, 8,441.45 and 1,731.43 is: 2,597.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,627.03 : 8,441.45 = 1,731.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,627.03/8,441.45 = 1,731.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,627.03x = 8,441.45 × 1,731.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,627.03x = 14,615,750.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,615,750.01/5,627.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,597.42

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