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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,627.52, 8,441.22 and 2,118.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,627.52, 8,441.22 and 2,118.12 is: 3,177.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,627.52 : 8,441.22 = 2,118.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,627.52/8,441.22 = 2,118.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,627.52x = 8,441.22 × 2,118.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,627.52x = 17,879,516.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,879,516.91/5,627.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,177.16

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