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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,627.49, 8,443.94 and 2,705.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,627.49, 8,443.94 and 2,705.01 is: 4,058.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,627.49 : 8,443.94 = 2,705.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,627.49/8,443.94 = 2,705.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,627.49x = 8,443.94 × 2,705.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,627.49x = 22,840,928.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,840,928.61/5,627.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,058.81

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