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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,627.12, 8,441.77 and 2,340.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,627.12, 8,441.77 and 2,340.14 is: 3,510.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,627.12 : 8,441.77 = 2,340.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,627.12/8,441.77 = 2,340.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,627.12x = 8,441.77 × 2,340.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,627.12x = 19,754,927.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,754,927.46/5,627.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,510.66

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