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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,627.44, 8,441.25 and 1,932.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,627.44, 8,441.25 and 1,932.26 is: 2,898.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,627.44 : 8,441.25 = 1,932.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,627.44/8,441.25 = 1,932.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,627.44x = 8,441.25 × 1,932.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,627.44x = 16,310,675.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,310,675.88/5,627.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,898.42

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