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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,627.23, 8,440.89 and 2,340.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,627.23, 8,440.89 and 2,340.25 is: 3,510.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,627.23 : 8,440.89 = 2,340.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,627.23/8,440.89 = 2,340.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,627.23x = 8,440.89 × 2,340.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,627.23x = 19,753,792.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,753,792.82/5,627.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,510.39

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