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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,627.55, 8,442.20 and 2,508.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,627.55, 8,442.20 and 2,508.63 is: 3,763.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,627.55 : 8,442.20 = 2,508.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,627.55/8,442.20 = 2,508.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,627.55x = 8,442.20 × 2,508.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,627.55x = 21,178,343.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,178,343.64/5,627.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,763.33

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