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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,627.04, 8,437.68 and 2,996.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,627.04, 8,437.68 and 2,996.04 is: 4,492.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,627.04 : 8,437.68 = 2,996.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,627.04/8,437.68 = 2,996.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,627.04x = 8,437.68 × 2,996.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,627.04x = 25,279,626.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,279,626.79/5,627.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,492.53

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