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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,627.57, 8,442.34 and 2,164.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,627.57, 8,442.34 and 2,164.55 is: 3,247.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,627.57 : 8,442.34 = 2,164.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,627.57/8,442.34 = 2,164.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,627.57x = 8,442.34 × 2,164.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,627.57x = 18,273,824.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,273,824.84/5,627.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,247.20

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