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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,627.34, 8,444.52 and 2,705.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,627.34, 8,444.52 and 2,705.94 is: 4,060.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,627.34 : 8,444.52 = 2,705.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,627.34/8,444.52 = 2,705.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,627.34x = 8,444.52 × 2,705.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,627.34x = 22,850,364.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,850,364.45/5,627.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,060.60

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