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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,627.57, 8,436.80 and 2,343.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,627.57, 8,436.80 and 2,343.13 is: 3,512.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,627.57 : 8,436.80 = 2,343.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,627.57/8,436.80 = 2,343.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,627.57x = 8,436.80 × 2,343.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,627.57x = 19,768,503.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,768,503.95/5,627.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,512.80

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